# Skeletal Simulation Paintings Agus Suwage Skeleton Illustrations Revitalizes Death with Beauty By Kevin Young | Published 2012-04-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/agus-suwage References: [sweet-station](http://sweet-station.com/blog/2012/04/agus-suwage/) & [agusuwage](http://www.agusuwage.com/) 'The End Is Just Beginning Is the End' is the title of this series of paintings by the acclaimed Indonesian artist Agus Suwage. This contemporary artist makes unusual choices in terms of canvas. For this exhibition, Suwage uses sheets of zinc as the base of these [surreal skeletal paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funerary-urn). The choice of this monotonous material has its purpose; it creates dark contrasting spots in the paintings that act as a rocky beach backdrop. The result is something that embodies wisdom, as the style of art seems ancient when drawn on the rocky slabs; almost as if one were witnessing the discovery of some [ancient tablet or hieroglyph](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/future-fossils-1). This is not to say, however, that the series seems dated. On the contrary, this series is very [old school-meets-avant garde](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gabriel-chaile), which will never go out of style. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Skeletal Simulation Paintings:** Discover the trend of using unconventional canvas materials like sheets of zinc to create surreal skeletal paintings, adding a contrasting and ancient touch to the artwork. ### Who This Affects Most - **Contemporary Art:** The contemporary art industry can embrace the use of unconventional materials in paintings to create unique and visually striking pieces that transcend traditional techniques. - **Art Exhibitions:** Art exhibitions can explore the trend of incorporating contrasting backdrops, like rocky slabs, to enhance the visual impact of the artwork and create a sense of discovery. - **Ancient Artifacts:** The trend of using ancient tablet or hieroglyph-like imagery in contemporary art can disrupt the ancient artifacts industry by reimagining and recontextualizing traditional symbols and forms. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Raunchy Anime-Inspired Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manuela-soto-sosa.md) - [Otherworldly Wooden Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sculptures-1.md) - [Glamorous Artful Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-jane.md) - [Destructive Nature Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keita-miyazaki.md) - [3D-Printed Skeletal Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exoskyn.md) - [Surreal Love-Themed Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joakim-ojanen.md) - [Intricate Resin Hand-Painted Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snh003.md) - [Artful Suspended Fashion Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisible-figures.md) - [Monochromatic Ghost Character Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monochromatic-ghost-character-sculptures.md)