# Contemporary Cubism Portraits (UPDATE) The Anders Oinonen Wiped Out Series Embraces Geometry By Jana Pijak | Published 2013-04-04 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anders-oinonen-wiped-out References: [artstormer](http://artstormer.com/2011/01/09/wiped-out/) & [materialicious](http://materialicious.com/2011/01/color-master-painter-anders-oinonen.html) Embracing geometric elements, the Anders Oinonen 'Wiped Out' series marks a contemporary revival of classic cubist ideals. The Canadian artist portrays an array of [abstracted face depictions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-portraits) using simplified linear forms that appear collapsed. The artist's use of [bold color hues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/profiles-in-color) makes this series visually striking thanks to its distinct visual style. From sleepy subjects to melancholic facial expressions, artist Anders Oinonen creates [contemporary cubism](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nocs-braque) that portrays a somber subject matter in an unexpected way. The eye-catching Anders Oinonen 'Wiped Out' portrait series evokes emotion through the artist's clever use of color. Though his subjects exude a melancholy air, they are depicted using vibrant color hues that are contradictory of their sad expression and sense of being. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Live Arts](https://www.trendhunter.com/livearts) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Contemporary Cubism:** An innovative approach to cubism that embraces geometric elements, offering new possibilities for abstracted face depictions. - **Distinct Visual Style:** Exploration of bold color hues in portraiture that creates visually striking and attention-grabbing artworks. - **Emotion-evoking Art:** The clever use of color in portraying melancholic subjects elicits strong emotions and challenges traditional interpretations of sadness. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fine Art:** Opportunities for artists and galleries to showcase and sell contemporary cubist artworks that engage with bold visuals and emotional themes. - **Digital Art:** Incorporating geometric elements and vibrant color schemes in digital art platforms provides a modern and dynamic approach that attracts a new audience. - **Home Decor:** Artworks in contemporary cubism can be integrated into interior design, offering unique and eye-catching accent pieces for residential and commercial spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pop Art-Style Blocked Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-in-red.md) - [Stunning Origami Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-portaits.md) - [Abstract Geometric Solo Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/impermanent-state-of-being.md) - [Surreal Love-Themed Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joakim-ojanen.md) - [Human Embraced-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallmounted-sculpture.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Geometric Wooden Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aleph-geddis.md) - [Artful Custom Mirror Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portraits-collection.md) - [Stylized Portrait Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/face-to-all.md)