# Mirage Mustang Depictions 'A Suspended Horse' by Emeric Trahand Invokes Surrealistic Trance By Jason Soy | Published 2011-08-31 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-suspended-horse References: [abduzeedo](http://abduzeedo.com/wallpaper-week-167-takeshi) & [cargocollective](http://cargocollective.com/stillontherun) 'A Suspended Horse' by Emeric Trahand is exactly the type of artwork I enjoy seeing most when I visit art galleries. It's exceptionally executed using techniques I'm unfamiliar with and it engages me on a cognitive level. One can't help but think of a dozen other trippy images when they lay eyes upon this [surrealist masterpiece](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeffrey-deitch-art-gallery) and I can literally spend up to hours with friends deciphering the meaning behind the enigmatic piece. Emeric Trahand, who works under the pseudonym Takashi, is a New York-based art director. His frequent collaborations with music industry staples has garnered him much public praise. Fans of this 'A Suspended Horse' image can download a copy as a background for their computers, [iPhones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-upright), and [iPads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-crayon-pro). **Implications** - The popularity of surrealistic artwork is on the rise as it provides consumers with euphoric escapist experiences, which they use to alleviate stress related to living in a modern world. Companies may consider using surreal imagery in their promotional campaigns in order to garner consumer attention. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Surrealistic Artwork:** As the popularity of surrealistic artwork continues to rise, companies may consider using surreal imagery in their promotional campaigns in order to garner consumer attention. - **Trippy Imagery:** Engaging consumers on a cognitive level and providing them with euphoric escapist experiences through the use of trippy imagery represents a disruptive innovation opportunity for industries prioritizing the customer experience. - **Digitally Downloadable Art:** The ability to download art as computer or mobile device backgrounds provides disruptive innovation opportunities for artists and companies looking to monetize their digital creations. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art:** As surrealistic artwork gains in popularity, artists within the industry have a disruptive innovation opportunity to explore new techniques and mediums that cater to this trend. - **Advertising:** Using surrealistic imagery in promotional campaigns provides a disruptive innovation opportunity for marketers and advertisers to engage with consumers in new and imaginative ways. - **Technology:** The trend of downloadable art also presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for companies in the technology industry, such as those that facilitate digital content distribution and management. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artful Bronze Horse Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deborah-butterfield-1.md) - [Juxtaposing Digital Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/riflessi.md) - [Otherwordly Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/william-monk.md) - [Kazakhstan-Informed Saddles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horse-saddle-design.md) - [Digital City-Inspired Art Works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-central-station.md) - [Primal-Themed Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-return.md) - [Forgotten Theme-Park Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forgotten-fantasy.md) - [Avant-Garde Sculptural Editions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-edition.md) - [Colossal AI Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-artwork.md)