# Meme Surrealism Jeremiah Palecek Explores the World of 'WTF' Imagery By Gannon | Published 2010-05-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Jeremiah-Palecek References: [nerdkore](http://nerdkore.com/paintings-and-drawings) Self-proclaimed "Internet Surrealist" Jeremiah Palecek is widely known online for his gorgeous [oil paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sculptures-1) of video games, 80s movies, and [internet memes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/memedeck). In his latest works he has turned to exploring the world of 'WTF' imagery. His latest piece 'Octomary' is a mash-up of Octomom with the Virgin Mary. Other paintings from Jeremiah Palecek's collections include an angry Santa kidnapping children and Nancy Reagan riding a BMX bike while piggybacking a small green creature. **Implications** - Jeremiah Palecek will pretty much paint any meme that tickles his fancy. Whether it be one on video games or sketches of webcam girls in a chatroom. Not even Sarah Palin with a third eye is out of bounds for this very wacky and amazing artist. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Internet Surrealist Art:** Embracing the world of 'WTF' imagery, artists like Jeremiah Palecek are pushing the boundaries of internet surrealism in their oil paintings. - **Meme-inspired Art:** Artists like Jeremiah Palecek are finding inspiration in internet memes and creating unique mash-ups that challenge societal norms and expectations. - **Exploration of Popular Culture:** Jeremiah Palecek's art highlights the fascination with video games, 80s movies, and viral internet content, reflecting the broader trend of artists exploring and reimagining popular culture in their works. ### Where This Applies - **Art:** The art industry has an opportunity to embrace and support the growing movement of internet surrealism, providing platforms and visibility for artists like Jeremiah Palecek. - **Digital Media:** The digital media industry can harness the viral power of meme-inspired art to generate engagement and reach new audiences through platforms such as social media and online galleries. - **Entertainment:** Entertainment companies have the potential to collaborate with internet surrealists like Jeremiah Palecek to create unique and captivating visual experiences that resonate with audiences and drive brand engagement. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Apocalypse Post Pandemic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-urban-art.md) - [Otherwordly Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/william-monk.md) - [Cartoonish NFT Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i-like-you-youre-weird.md) - [Surreal Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeffrey-deitch-art-gallery.md) - [Surreal Artist-Inspired Tech Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salvador-dal-collection.md) - [Hand-Drawn Cartoon NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/madsteez.md) - [Surrealist Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salvador-dali-x-casetify.md) - [Meme-Style AI Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pepeai.md) - [Archival Pigment Art Print](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parallax.md)