# Energy-Encapsulating Paintings Rachel Reinert Creates Vivid Abstract Expressionist Artwork By Gil Cohen | Published 2013-03-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abstract-expressionist References: [joesdaily](http://www.joesdaily.com/art-design/featured-artist-rachel-reinert) & [rachelreinert](http://rachelreinert.com/) Starting out on [Instagram](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-drop) where her work received global recognition, painter Rachel Reinert wants to make people question "what is art?" with her series of [abstract expressionist artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorscape-installation). Each painting is an expressive amalgamation of swirls and colors, details and textures, all of which contrast and collide to portray raw emotions on canvas. As an avid painter and teacher, she wants to fill the world with more creativity and physical demonstrations of immaterial thoughts and feelings, attracting people who admire vivid and energetic artwork. The dripping paints and stylized lines are inspired by street art and graphic design. Rachel Reinert's abstract expressionist paintings can also be found in print form and as [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salvador-dal-collection) skins and pillow cases. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Abstract Expressionism:** Opportunity for art and home decor companies to incorporate abstract expressionism into their products and designs. - **Art-inspired Product Lines:** Opportunity for product companies to create lines of products inspired by popular art pieces, such as Reinert's abstract expressionist paintings. - **Social Media Artistry:** Opportunity for artists to gain global recognition and exposure through social media platforms such as Instagram and TikTok. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art:** Artists and galleries can promote and sell works of abstract expressionism in various forms. - **Home Decor:** Opportunity for companies to incorporate abstract expressionism designs into their products, such as wallpaper and furniture. - **Fashion and Accessories:** Opportunity for companies to create fashion lines or accessories, such as phone cases, using abstract expressionist designs as inspiration. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Leftover Househouse Paint Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-drop.md) - [Glass Beaded Intricate Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painting-exhibition.md) - [Vibrant Design Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neon-primitivism.md) - [Digital City-Inspired Art Works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-central-station.md) - [Vibrantly Abstract Rug Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abstraction-collection.md) - [Artist Connection-Focused Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-vonholten.md) - [Boundary-Pushing Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/briony-douglas-1.md) - [Apocalypse Post Pandemic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-urban-art.md) - [Intricate Fiber Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threadwork-women-redefining-fiber-arts.md)