# Visceral Etching-Engravings The Alejandro Boloix 'El Tubo y el Plata' Series is Expressive By Josh Triantafilou | Published 2012-03-26 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alejandro-boloix References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/EL-TUBO-Y-EL-PLATA-EL-TUBO-AND-EL-PLATA/788200) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/boloix) Spanish artist Alejandro Boloix explores the atmosphere of the El Tubo neighborhood in Zaragoza, Spain in this etching-engraving series titled, 'El Tubo Y el Plata.' In this work, he focuses most closely on an important feature of El Tubo neighboorhood, the cabaret El Plata. The series conveys an undeniable [sense of texture and tangibility](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-ferro-capsule). This is no doubt due in part to the technique Alejandro Boloix uses, etching-engraving. Still, the visceral appeal of his work can also be credited to the artist's style, voice and subject; all of these aspects are very much in the [expressionist tradition](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/host-exhibition) and so lend themselves well to a visceral experience. Looking at the characters Alejandro Boloix populates El Tubo with, one gets a sense of their essential natures: furtive, worldly, somewhat debauched and certainly human. One can almost smell the cigarette smoke and taste the wine. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Regional](https://www.trendhunter.com/regional) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Expressive Etching-engravings:** A trend in the art world for using etching-engraving techniques to create tangible, expressive pieces of work. - **Neighborhood Atmosphere Exploration:** A trend for artists to explore and depict the atmosphere and character of specific neighborhoods in their work. - **Visceral Character Portrayal:** A trend for artists to create work that conveys a sense of visceral appeal to the viewer. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fine Art:** Artists can innovate in the fine art industry by exploring new techniques and subject matter to create work that is both visually and emotionally engaging. - **Tourism:** Cities and neighborhoods can benefit from art that depicts the local atmosphere and character, as it can attract tourists and showcase the unique aspects of a location. - **Alcohol and Tobacco:** Companies in the alcohol and tobacco industry can collaborate with artists to create marketing campaigns that evoke the sensory experience of their products through visual art. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Indigenous Form Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gabriel-chaile.md) - [Laser-Cut Urban Artistry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laser-cut-city-maps.md) - [Artfully Abstract Tequilas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-obsidiana.md) - [Artisinal Tequila Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artisinal-tequila-bottles.md) - [Raunchy Anime-Inspired Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manuela-soto-sosa.md) - [Artist-Designed Tequila Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/essential-artist-series.md) - [Street Artist Tequila Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gustavo-zermeo-jr.md) - [Whimsical Spirit Art Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anima.md) - [Mexican Artist Tequila Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gonzalo-lebrija.md)