# 8-Bit Pop Art Masterpieces Adam Lister Depicts Pop Culture Scenes in His Pixelated Works By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-09-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8-bit-pop-art References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/3d-prints-iconic-images-art-culture/) & [8bits3dimensions](http://8bits3dimensions.com/) These 8-bit pop art masterpieces are the work of artist Adam Lister and 3D printing enthusiast Isaac Budmen. Working together, the artists have launched this series of art pieces that is entitled '8 Bits, 3 Dimensions'. Mixing modern and traditional art techniques, this series of 8-bit pop art canvases captures [pop culture imagery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joopiter) through its pixelated compositions. The collection boasts [3D-printed](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olivier-van-herpt-1) and watercolor-painted works that are inspired by film and television titles like Star Trek, Breaking Bad and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. While Adam Lister creates each of hist art pieces by hand, its is Isaac Budmen who creates the set's final and digitized canvases. The result is striking and illustrates the relationship between traditional crafting techniques and modern technological innovations. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Pixelated Art:** The fusion of digital imaging and traditional painting techniques presents opportunities for immersive storytelling. - **3D Printing Art:** The ability to create physical sculptures out of digital images enables a new range of artistic output. - **Pop Culture Influence:** The use of iconic references in 8-bit art allows for the democratization of high art and appeals to a wider audience. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fine Arts and Galleries:** The integration of 3D printing technology and pop culture references in traditional galleries introduces new aesthetics for traditional art buyers. - **Digital Art Platforms:** The accessibility of digital imaging tools and open-source 3D printing code allows democratization of the arts and intellectual property, creating a new ecosystem of artists converted into entrepreneurs. - **Film and Television Merchandising:** The incorporation of iconic references in 8-bit art opens new revenue streams for both filmmakers and artists as they feed off each others' brands. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Video Game-Themed Pixel Paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixel-art-collection.md) - [Bitcoin-Compatible Pixel Characters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixel-characters.md) - [Colorful Retro Pixel Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-mirror.md) - [Glass Beaded Intricate Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painting-exhibition.md) - [Pop Art Beer Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/budweiser-and-sir-peter-blake.md) - [Deconstructed Pop Art NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matt-gondek.md) - [Maximalist Pop Art Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keiichi-tanaami.md) - [Pop Art Skateboard Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-skateroom-1.md) - [Retro Space-Themed Puzzled Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/john-carter.md)