# Futuristic Vintage Paintings Anna Di Mezza Paints Surreal Scenes Along with 1920s Photos By Riley von Niessen | Published 2016-10-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anna-di-mezza References: [fubiz.net](http://www.fubiz.net/en/2016/10/13/vintage-like-surreal-paintings-by-anna-di-mezza-2/) & [annadimezza.wixsite](http://annadimezza.wixsite.com/mysite) Anna Di Mezza, an artist who's based in Sydney, Australia, has a talent for creating art with an aesthetic that [transcends different time periods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folded-time) -- intermingling elements of the future with the past. In order to do so, she creates [bizarre backdrops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1) by adding a [myriad of colors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorscape-installation) to mountain scenes, using enormous ice bergs and implementing space as a setting. Along with this, Anna Di Mezza includes photos taken from the 1920s and beyond in her paintings -- using a team of female switchboard operators to plug equipment into a never-ending ocean in one example. In another, a group of blue smiling women in vintage swimsuits towers above rocky structures in space -- making for a unique combination of motifs. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Time-blending Art:** The trend of blending different time periods in art for a unique aesthetic that resonates with modern viewers presents an opportunity for artists to experiment with new forms and mediums. - **Futuristic Surrealism:** The trend of incorporating futuristic elements in surreal art presents an opportunity for artists to explore new themes and styles and intrigue new audiences. - **Vintage Futurism:** The trend of merging vintage and futuristic themes in art presents an opportunity for artists to mix and match elements from different eras and create something entirely new and unique. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Design:** Artists can leverage the trend of blending time periods and incorporating futuristic elements in their art to create new and exciting works that resonate with modern audiences. - **Fashion and Beauty:** Fashion and beauty brands can adopt the vintage futurism trend in their products and marketing campaigns to create a unique aesthetic that stands out in a crowded market. - **Entertainment and Media:** Entertainment and media companies can incorporate vintage and futuristic themes in their content to attract new audiences and create a fresh and exciting viewing experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Generated Retrofuturistic Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrofuturistic-objects.md) - [Apocalypse Post Pandemic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-urban-art.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Intersecting Dimensional Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diorama.md) - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md) - [Hand-Painted Watercolor Prints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emma-webster.md) - [AI-Generated Real-World Transformations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-generated-world.md) - [Digital City-Inspired Art Works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-central-station.md) - [Leftover Househouse Paint Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-drop.md)