# Gamified Sculpture Collages Oliver Payne Layers Arcade Game Art with Greek Classics By Gil Cohen | Published 2013-02-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcade-game-art References: [beautifuldecay](http://beautifuldecay.com/2013/02/11/hellenism-and-space-invaders-from-oliver-payne/) & [studiolo.ch](http://studiolo.ch/index.php?/root/keiichi-tanaami--oliver-payne/) Juxtaposing classical Greek statues set in the background, with [8-bit Japanese video game imagery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/riki-8bit-game-collection), artist Oliver Payne creates his arcade game art collection with a reference to history. Using these contrasting visuals to demonstrate the strange combination of Japanese and Greek art, the artist explains on his website, “Greek statues serve as a background and a reminder of the fantasy worlds produced in Japanese arcade games, which often picture rural Europe.” The stark contrast between the black and white photos of ancient art and the [retro arcade graphics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gamestation-retro), working together on the same page, serve to create a new type of visual that explores the history of art while becoming part of a new wave of art. Oliver Payne makes arcade game art seem as classic as ancient Europe. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Arcade Art:** Oliver Payne's work combines classical Greek statues and 8-bit Japanese video game imagery to create a new type of mixed media art. - **Historic Mashup:** Bringing together contrasting visuals from different historical periods creates an opportunity for new artistic expression. - **Art and Technology:** The mix of ancient and retro visuals highlights the intersection of traditional art and new media. ### Where This Applies - **Art:** The art industry can explore new forms of media and expression by adapting to the combination of historic art and technology. - **Gaming:** The gaming industry can leverage the use of classic art and design elements to create new and innovative games. - **Media and Entertainment:** The media and entertainment industry can benefit from the new wave of mixed media art by incorporating it into their productions and events. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artful Anime-Blending Split Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/split-bust.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Virtual Craft Fusions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arnardo-collection.md) - [Archeology-Exploring Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/andreas-angelidakis1.md) - [Video Game-Themed Pixel Paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixel-art-collection.md) - [Nostalgic 3D-Printed Arcade Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcade-clock.md) - [Ultra-Minimal Arcade Gaming Cabinets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-arcade-cabinet.md) - [Collaborative Sculptural Art Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neojomon-biomorphic-fantme.md) - [Artistic Game-Inspired Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-de-guzman-1.md)