Category
Lifestyle
Assisted Choices
Trend cluster
Category
Cosmic
Aesthetic
Artists look to outer space for inspiration in their work.
3.1
Trend score
Trend
What is the Cosmic Aesthetic trend?
Cosmic Aesthetic: Rather than pandering to the sci-fi fandom, artists using space-inspired visuals in their work are attempting to get back to the root of what science fiction is all about: a creative re-imagining of the future. By referencing the cosmos in their work, artists are able to tap into people's collective anxieties about the future, and create a surreal counter-narrative that provides both comfort and amazement.
Trend themes
Themes within the Cosmic Aesthetic trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Space-Inspired Art
The use of space-inspired visuals in art taps into people's collective anxieties about the future and allows for a creative re-imagining of it.
02
Body Positivity
Projects that promote body positivity empower young women and help them celebrate their own beauty.
03
Upcycling and Junk Art
Creatively transforming what is considered junk and uselessly objects can be visually appealing and transform what is considered an unglamorous experience.
Industry implications
What the Cosmic Aesthetic trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Art
The art industry can take inspiration from space and cosmic themes and use them as a means of conveying emotive and thought-provoking messages.
For
Fashion
The use of glitter and bright neon colors as seen in body paint in fashion can appeal to consumers who crave unique, attention-grabbing designs.
For
Advertising
Upcycling and junk art techniques can be applied within advertising as an opportunity to visually enhance promotional campaigns in unique and creative ways.
Trend signals
Trend signals for Cosmic Aesthetic
Trend score 3.1 out of 10, from popularity 35%, activity 51%, freshness 8%.
Popularity35%
Activity51%
Freshness8%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
- Gen Alpha
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X
- Boomer (not a primary audience)
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
South America
Africa
Evidence
Examples of the Cosmic Aesthetic trend
6 featured examples from Mar 5, 2014 to May 7, 2015CategoryArt & Design
Cosmic Body Paint Photographs
Daria Khoroshavina Creates These Body Paint Photographs
There may be opportunities for makeup and clothing lines inspired by cosmic aesthetics.
CategoryPop Culture
Cosmic Pop Culture Art
Nicholas Redfunkovich Transforms Actors, Musicians and Politicians
This industry can leverage the trend of space pop art to disrupt traditional portraiture and create new and exciting pieces that capture the attention of art lovers and collectors.
CategoryArt & Design
Cosmic Watercolor Paintings
Artist Stella Maria Baer Creates Otherworldly Artworks
The art industry can leverage the trend of cosmic watercolor paintings to attract art enthusiasts interested in surreal and otherworldly themes.
CategoryArt & Design
Body-Positive Cartoons
Teenager Mikhaila Nodel Promotes Body Positivity with Her Cosmic Cartoons
Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introducing diverse and body-positive characters and storylines in TV shows, movies, and online content.
CategoryArt & Design
Psychedelic Sci-Fi Illustrations
Paul Paetzel Imagines a Cosmic Space Odyssey in His Latest Series
Using psychedelic and sci-fi elements to create visually stunning works of art and design.
CategoryArt & Design
Colorful Junk Installations
The First Law of Kipple Transforms Our Never-Ending Junk into Art
There is an opportunity for artists and designers to create sustainable and environmentally conscious art pieces using recycled materials
