# Enchantingly Contradictory Illustrations Andrea Wan Creates Drawings Inspired by Folk-Lore By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2014-06-04 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/andrea-wan References: [itsnicethat](http://www.itsnicethat.com/articles/illustration-andrea-wan) & [andreawan](http://www.andreawan.com/) Andrea Wan is nothing if not eccentric. The Hong Kong-born, Berlin-based illustrator has made a career out of her unpredictability. Her compositions bring together many unlikely, often contradictory elements, such as feral jungles and shiny tech gadgets. The enchantment in Wan's work undoubtedly comes from its refusal to assimilate. In fact, I would go as far as to say that her surreal drawings stick out like a sore thumb -- and I mean that in the best way possible. Browsing through Wan's peculiar portfolio is sure to take you on a wild ride which I can only compare to the process of dreaming; the absurd suddenly becomes logical and the nonsensical magically makes sense. My favorite of her illustrations are those that feature iPhone-toting sloths, but every piece is worth a look. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Contradictory Illustrations:** Opportunity for disrupting traditional art styles by combining unlikely elements to create visually striking and thought-provoking compositions. - **Unpredictability in Art:** Chance to challenge conventional norms by creating artwork that refuses to conform, sparking curiosity and engagement in viewers. - **Surrealistic Drawing:** Potential for exploring the subconscious through unique and imaginative illustrations, blurring the line between reality and fantasy. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Design:** Innovation possibilities in the art world by breaking traditional boundaries and redefining what constitutes 'art'. - **Digital Technology:** Opportunity for integrating digital elements into traditional art forms, merging the tangible and the virtual. - **Creative Marketing:** Disruptive potential for brands to leverage unconventional and dreamlike visuals in marketing campaigns, capturing the audience's attention and sparking conversations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Striking Urban Wildlife Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clare-allin.md) - [AI-Generated Real-World Transformations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-generated-world.md) - [Otherworldly Wooden Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sculptures-1.md) - [Celebratory Odd Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ridiculous-design.md) - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md) - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md) - [Whimsical Childlike Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-eternal-child.md) - [Creature-Inspired Home Good Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charles-jeffreys-loverboy.md) - [Biology-Inspired Porcelain Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shiyuan-xu.md)