# Chunky Canvases Kenji Hirata Uses Southern Asia Signage For Inspiration By Tisah Tucknott | Published 2009-06-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canvases-kenji-hirata References: [loudreams](http://www.loudreams.com/2009/06/23/kenji-hirata-artwork/) & [kenjihirata](http://www.kenjihirata.com/) Kenji Hirata’s canvases are colourful and somewhat chunky. His designs are inspired by [nature](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kriskadecor-1), billboards, Southern Asia signage and the future. The collage-like canvases are filled with an array of different colours that seem to take you to a world other than our own. Check out the gallery if you want to see more [modern art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japonisme-1) by Kenji Hirata. **Implications** - Though abstract art was once an area of confusion for anyone who wasn't an artist, it is now becoming not only widely accepted, but demanded by today's open-minded art lover. Thus, artists from all facets of design, from graphic design to paint, are incorporating more [abstract imagery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/layer-canvas) in their work. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Abstract Art:** There is a growing demand for abstract art among open-minded art lovers, creating opportunities for artists to incorporate more abstract imagery in their work. - **Colourful Canvases:** Artists are creating chunky and colourful canvases inspired by nature, billboards, signage, and the future, offering a unique and vibrant visual experience. - **Collage-like Designs:** Artists are embracing collage-like designs on canvases, blending different colors and imagery to transport viewers to a world beyond reality. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Visual Arts:** The visual arts industry can explore opportunities to meet the growing demand for abstract art and vibrant, chunky canvases. - **Graphic Design:** The graphic design industry can incorporate more abstract imagery in their designs, inspired by the collage-like approach seen in Kenji Hirata's canvases. - **Art Galleries:** Art galleries can showcase and promote artists who create colourful, abstract, and collage-like canvases, catering to the preferences of open-minded art lovers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md) - [Abstract Geometric Solo Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/impermanent-state-of-being.md) - [Destructive Nature Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keita-miyazaki.md) - [Artist-Inspired Outdoor Gear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meguru-yamaguchi1.md) - [Television-Showcased Abstract Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-oled-lounge.md) - [Bi-Culture-Inspired Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bicultureinspired-art-exhibition.md) - [Kyoto-Inspired Solo Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ode-to-kyoto.md) - [Vibrant Artistic Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japonisme-1.md) - [Digital City-Inspired Art Works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-central-station.md)