# Illusory Architectural Illustrations Benjamin Thomas Rawson Creates Welcoming and Esoteric Work By Jordan Sowunmi | Published 2011-06-05 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/benjamin-thomas-rawson References: [booooooom](http://www.booooooom.com/2011/06/02/artist-benjamin-thomas-rawson/) & [flickr](http://www.flickr.com/photos/carvencavern/) Even a cursory glance at Benjamin Thomas Rawson's portfolio is like viewing a portal into another world. His artwork features a skillful mix of fantastical elements with a clear affinity for architecture. Benjamin Thomas Rawson's mixed-media creations blend color, personality and the absurd with disarming clarity. Some of Benjamin Thomas Rawson's illustrations feature oddities like a tower of basketballs topped with a moonlike object as they balance against [a ladder](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ladder-series), while others include a [complex architectural masterpiece](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-house-with-an-inverted-roof) that showcases a treehouse, a chimneylike space filled with water and a small pool. Some images are heavy on the color, while others use no color at all. One thing each image has in common is an impressively detailed and layered image that showcases the ability of well-done [surrealist art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ripples-collection) to be simultaneously accessible and confounding. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Mixed-media Surrealism:** Opportunity to explore the fusion of different art mediums in creating fantastical and thought-provoking illustrations. - **Architectural Fantasies:** Opportunity to push the boundaries of architecture by incorporating imaginative and whimsical elements into design. - **Layered Complexity:** Opportunity to create multi-dimensional and detailed artworks that captivate the viewer's attention. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Design:** Opportunity for artists to experiment with new techniques and styles in their work. - **Architectural Design:** Opportunity for architects to rethink traditional designs and incorporate imaginative elements into their projects. - **Publishing and Illustration:** Opportunity to create visually stunning illustrations for books, magazines, and other publications. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Abstract Fantasy Home Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abstract-fantasy-home.md) - [Whimsical Sculptural Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/city-block-series.md) - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md) - [AI-Generated Real-World Transformations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-generated-world.md) - [Ultra-Playful Studio Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bright-workspace.md) - [Optical Illusion Replica Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liberty-science-center.md) - [Otherworldly Wooden Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sculptures-1.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [AI-Generated Retrofuturistic Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrofuturistic-objects.md)