# Soulful Bohemian Portraits Doce Freire’s Art Series is Full of Color and Creativity By Charl Bezuidenhout | Published 2013-07-22 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-box-gallery-soulful-bohemian-portraits References: [blackboxgallery.co.za](http://blackboxgallery.co.za/artists/artist.asp?ID=30) & [blackboxgallery.co.za](http://blackboxgallery.co.za/) The Doce Freire’s art series is full of creative elements capturing a bohemian woman in [vibrant fashions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opa-collection) blending a chain of unique creatures in each portrait. From her 'Uma Duzia de flores,' portrait which uses a vibrant orange monkey as its subject, to her 'Homeward' portrait, which captures an owl on the bohemian woman’s shoulder, each piece is tranquilly captivating. Using different strong, vibrant colors for each portrait, Doce activates an exceptionally soulful atmosphere. Done on [canvas using acrylic and spray paint](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith), Doce shows how to distinguish a creative series of [soulful bohemian portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/african-identity). Each piece is 101cm X 76cm and is available on request. This series is currently exhibited at the Black Box Gallery in Cape Town, South Africa. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Bohemian Art:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating immersive and interactive experiences that capture the soulful and colorful essence of bohemian style in art. - **Vibrant Portraits:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in developing new techniques and technologies that allow for the use of strong and vibrant colors in portrait painting. - **Creativity in Fashion:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in leveraging the blending of unique creatures and vibrant fashions to create new styles and trends in fashion design. ### Where This Applies - **Art:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in developing new mediums and tools for artists to create immersive and captivating art experiences. - **Fashion:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating new fashion lines that incorporate the soulful and colorful essence of bohemian style. - **Galleries:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in developing new ways to showcase and exhibit art that enhances the immersive experience and engage audiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vibrant Design Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neon-primitivism.md) - [Glass Beaded Intricate Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painting-exhibition.md) - [Glamorous Artful Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-jane.md) - [Accessible Limited-Edition Print Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limitededition-print-series.md) - [Whimsical Spirit Art Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anima.md) - [Human Nature-Themed Art Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sea-im-awake.md) - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md) - [Intricate Fiber Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threadwork-women-redefining-fiber-arts.md) - [Striking Urban Wildlife Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clare-allin.md)