# Solo Street Art Exhibitions Influential Artist Swoon is Exhibiting at the Treason Gallery By Kalin Ned | Published 2019-03-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artist-swoon References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2019/3/swoon-every-portrait-is-a-vessel-treason-gallery-exhibition) & [treasongallery](https://treasongallery.com/) The Treason Gallery in Seattle will be hosting the 'Every Portrait Is a Vessel' by renowned street artist Swoon. The show will be an amalgamation of new and old work that clearly points out the creative's presence and influence within the narrative of the [urban art scene](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith). As one can infer from the name, Swoon's work will be largely portrait-based as she seeks to "capture the human condition." What is quite interesting and engaging is her extensive use of mediums — from handmade paper that is characterized by its frail properties to decayed building materials that contribute with rawness. The 'Every Portrait Is a Vessel' exhibit will showcase some of the street artist Swoon's most notable works that involve "[woodblock printing and papermaking](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/women-carvers)," among other elements. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Portrait-based Street Art:** The trend of portrait-based street art presents an opportunity for artists to explore the human condition and express narratives in urban environments. - **Mixed Medium Art:** The trend of using a variety of mediums, such as handmade paper and decayed building materials, in art allows for unique and expressive creations that challenge traditional artistic boundaries. - **Exhibiting Street Art:** The trend of hosting solo street art exhibitions provides a platform for influential artists like Swoon to showcase their work and influence within the urban art scene. ### Where This Applies - **Art Galleries:** Art galleries can embrace the trend of exhibiting street art by hosting solo exhibitions, attracting artists like Swoon and tapping into the growing urban art market. - **Street Art Supplies:** The trend of mixed medium street art opens up opportunities for suppliers of art materials, including handmade paper, unconventional building materials, and innovative printing techniques. - **Art Education:** The trend of portrait-based street art creates a demand for art education programs and workshops that teach techniques for capturing the human condition and expressing narratives through portraiture. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Provoking Graffiti Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/david-ruggeri.md) - [Human Nature-Themed Art Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sea-im-awake.md) - [Sculptural Gallery Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kennedy-yanko.md) - [Surreal Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeffrey-deitch-art-gallery.md) - [Vibrant Pop-Up Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elizabeth-sutton.md) - [Otherwordly Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/william-monk.md) - [Art-Inspired Streetwear Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silent-echoes.md) - [Graffiti Culture Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1970s-graffiti-today.md) - [Human Duality-Themed Abstract Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/passive-aggression.md)