# Perception-Altering 3D Art (UPDATE) Shintaro Ohata's Painted Works Boast Sculptural Motifs By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-10-02 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Shintaro-Ohata-Art References: [thisiscolossal](http://www.thisiscolossal.com/2014/08/3d-sculptural-paintings-by-shintaro-ohata/) & [yukari-art.jp](http://yukari-art.jp/en/shintaro_ohata_en) These Shintaro Ohata paintings boast a multidimensional and sculptural design. The masterpieces are eye-catching in their visual aesthetic and aim to alter the perception of their viewers. When examined at a close range, these art pieces resemble regular paintings with a 2D quality but reveal an unexpected surprise when they are looked at from different angles. Japanese artist Shintaro Ohata stuns her fans with a range of [immersive canvases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japonisme-1) that boast a series of fantastical and urban scenes. Her 3D paintings often depict cartoon-like images of children as they explore [urban playgrounds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playful-sculptures), bridges or busy streets. These [whimsical works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anima) are displayed in a palette of bright hues and are dynamic to look at and experience first-hand. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Live Arts](https://www.trendhunter.com/livearts) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Multidimensional Art:** The trend of multidimensional and exploratory art is gaining popularity and could lead to new methods of visual storytelling. - **Sculptural Paintings:** The incorporation of 3D elements in otherwise two-dimensional paintings offers new ways for artists to push the boundaries of their medium. - **Viewer Perception:** Artists who explore the direct manipulation of viewers' perception could pave the way for immersive and interactive art experiences. ### Where This Applies - **Fine Art:** The fine art industry could benefit from incorporating multidimensional and immersive elements in traditional paintings to attract a new generation of art collectors. - **Gaming:** The incorporation of multidimensional and immersive elements in video games could lead to new forms of gameplay and virtual reality experiences. - **Advertising:** Advertisers could incorporate multidimensional and exploratory elements in ads to capture and sustain their audience's attention. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Three-Dimensional Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-doubt-your-eyes.md) - [Geometric Sculpture Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illusion-box.md) - [Collaborative Sculptural Art Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neojomon-biomorphic-fantme.md) - [Fluid Function Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-flow.md) - [Starry-Eyed Dichroic Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starryeyed-dichroic-sculpture.md) - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md) - [Psychedelic Sculptural Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frank-stella-recent-sculpture.md) - [Geometric Wooden Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aleph-geddis.md) - [AI-Generated Real-World Transformations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-generated-world.md)