# Sarcastic Pop Art Illustrations Artist Tim Groen Creates Comedic Art with a Retro Twist By Jordan Sowunmi | Published 2011-09-16 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artist-tim-groen References: [beautifuldecay](http://beautifuldecay.com/2011/09/14/tim-groen/#more-48731) & [timgroen](http://www.timgroen.com/about/) Amsterdam-born, New York-based artist Tim Groen is a talented illustrator, photographer, and writer with a penchant for creating artwork that blends elements of [pop art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joopiter) with vintage aesthetics. As an artist, Tim Groen seems focused on exploring a diverse array of creative elements. The subjects of his artwork range from deliberately generic, retro-looking female characters, to caricatures of disembodied men in Speedos. Each image is jarring, combining many contradictory artistic elements to create something enticingly peculiar. Tim Groen's creativity has drawn interest from some of the entertainment world's more avant-garde publications, including BUTT Magazine and Rolling Stone. As an artist, Groen has also attracted interest from major corporate clients, including [MTV](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dumbgood), the New York Times Magazine, Maybelline New York, and [Levi's Europe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rolling-loud-1). One of Groen's biggest skills as an artist is his ability to create work that is diverse, but pointed and unique. His strongly distinguishable aesthetic has made him a coveted name for key decision-makers. Click through the gallery to see why. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 92% | 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) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Humor](https://www.trendhunter.com/humor) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Blending Pop Art with Vintage Aesthetics:** Exploring the combination of pop art and vintage aesthetics presents opportunities for unique and visually captivating artistic creations. - **Creating Enticingly Peculiar Artwork:** The use of contradictory artistic elements in artwork can create jarring and intriguing pieces that capture the attention of viewers. - **Drawing Interest From Avant-garde Publications and Corporate Clients:** Attracting interest from avant-garde publications and major corporate clients demonstrates the potential for artists to gain recognition and lucrative partnerships. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Illustration:** The art and illustration industry can embrace the trend of blending pop art with vintage aesthetics, offering new and distinctive artistic styles. - **Entertainment and Media:** Avant-garde publications and corporate clients in the entertainment and media industry can benefit from collaborating with artists who create enticingly peculiar artwork. - **Advertising and Marketing:** For advertising and marketing industries, partnering with artists known for drawing interest from major clients can lead to innovative and attention-grabbing campaigns. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Glamorous Artful Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-jane.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Maximalist Pop Art Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keiichi-tanaami.md) - [Limited Humorous Art Prints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/david-shrigley-1.md) - [Whimsical Collaborative Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asterisk-1.md) - [Playful Cartoon Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kenny-scharf-and-axel.md) - [Pop Art Skateboard Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-skateroom-1.md) - [Nostalgic Art-Inspired Cannabis Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kristofferson-san-pablo.md) - [Pop Art Legend-Honoring Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keiichi-tanaami-1.md)