# Blurred Perspective Paintings Artwork by Alex Kanevsky Has an Obscured Style By Jamie Danielle Munro | Published 2011-05-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alex-kanevsky References: [designporn](http://www.designporn.ca/2011/05/17/alex-kanevsky/) & [somepaintings.net](http://www.somepaintings.net/Alex.html) Imagine looking at a painting where the figures look like they've been captured by a camera in motion; this will give you an idea of Alex Kanevsky's style. By refusing to paint clear, focused pictures, he captures a [blurred perspective](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blur-coffee-table) that forces viewers to look more than once. Alex Kanevsy's subjects vary from an individual in a bathtub to a saddled horse wandering across the canvas. Whatever focus Kanevsky takes, his unfocused perspective is what makes these artworks stand out. He also employs vivid patches of red in his pieces that give the paintings a distinctly bold color palette. It is this combination of color and perspective that put Alex Kanevsky above his contemporaries. Kanevsky is an American born painter and is influenced by the [Impressionist style](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pointillism). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Blurred Perspective:** Exploring the use of blurred perspective in artwork provides an opportunity for artists to challenge traditional notions and create unique visual experiences. - **Capturing Motion:** Incorporating a sense of movement in paintings allows artists to experiment with dynamic and energetic compositions, offering a fresh perspective to viewers. - **Bold Color Palette:** Embracing vibrant and contrasting colors in artwork opens up opportunities for artists to evoke strong emotions and make a striking visual impact. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fine Arts:** The fine arts industry can explore the concept of blurred perspective and incorporate it into various art forms to push creative boundaries and engage audiences in new ways. - **Art Education:** Art educators can incorporate lessons on capturing motion and experimenting with bold color palettes to inspire students and encourage them to explore unconventional techniques in their artwork. - **Art Galleries:** Art galleries can showcase works that utilize blurred perspective, capturing motion, and bold color palettes to attract visitors with visually captivating and thought-provoking exhibits. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Blurry Abstract Photography Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-allusion.md) - [Abstract Geometric Solo Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/impermanent-state-of-being.md) - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md) - [Otherwordly Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/william-monk.md) - [Oil Painting-Inspired Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antonio-santn.md) - [Human Duality-Themed Abstract Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/passive-aggression.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [Fluid Function Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-flow.md) - [Glass Beaded Intricate Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painting-exhibition.md)