# Vibrantly Billowing 3D Paintings Across the Volumes by Kim Keever Involves Uninhabited Fish Tanks By Meghan Young | Published 2014-03-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/across-the-volumes References: [fastcodesign](http://www.fastcodesign.com/3027376/exposure/an-engineer-turned-artist-creates-explosions-of-paint-in-water) & [kimkeever](http://kimkeever.com/) Abstract artworks such as those captured in the Across the Volumes series may not be new and exciting, but they are still utterly beautiful, making it hard not to appreciate. The [vibrant clouds of color](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorscape-installation) were created by dropping industrial paint tints into 200-gallon fish tanks. Yet they look more like natural storms of manmade bombs. The Across the Volumes series was created by Kim Keever, an artist living and working in New York City. She is known for her work with [fish tanks](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fantasy-fish-tank), but in a more picturesque way. She writes, "The abstracts are like a blank canvas with paint randomly poured on it--only composed in the 3-D world of water and photographed." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **3D Paintings:** Kim Keever's Across the Volumes series showcases the potential of creating 3D paintings using industrial paint tints and fish tanks, presenting opportunities for artists to explore the possibilities of 3D art. - **Industrial Paints:** The use of industrial paint tints in Keever's artwork presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the industrial painting industry, providing a new and creative way to use their products. - **Abstract Art:** The Across the Volumes series demonstrates the continued appeal of abstract art, showcasing the potential for artists to create visually striking abstract artwork in unconventional ways. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art Industry:** The replicable nature of Keever's process to create underwater 3D paintings using industrial paint tints and fish tanks presents new opportunities in the art industry to produce breathtaking pieces that are both unique and captivating. - **Paint Industry:** The use of industrial paint tints in Keever's artwork presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the industrial painting industry, providing a new and creative way to use their products. - **Photography Industry:** The use of photography to capture the 3D art in Keever's Across the Volumes series showcases the potential for photographers to experiment with new subject matter and create visually stunning and unique photographs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [Glass Beaded Intricate Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painting-exhibition.md) - [Paper-Made Mosaic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-life-architecture-exhibition.md) - [3D-Printed Colorful Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olivier-van-herpt-1.md) - [Television-Showcased Abstract Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-oled-lounge.md) - [Leftover Househouse Paint Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-drop.md) - [Digital City-Inspired Art Works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-central-station.md) - [Colossal AI Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-artwork.md) - [Playful Balloon Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keff-joons.md)