# Cosmically Manipulated Captures Chris Keegan's Celestial Artworks are Creatively Captivating By Meghan Young | Published 2012-06-22 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/celestial-artworks References: [itsnicethat](http://www.itsnicethat.com/articles/chris-keegan) & [chriskeegan](http://www.chriskeegan.co.uk/index.php?/ongoing/celestial-artworks/) The Celestial Artworks series re-imagines the night sky as an infinite canvas worthy of great works of art. While some people may argue that the natural cosmic creations captured via [technologically advanced telescopes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seestar-s30) could be considered art in and of themselves, Chris Keegan, an illustrator living and working in London, England, has decided to take it up a notch with his Celestial Artworks series. Working off of imagery from [NASA's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beyond-the-light) Chandra X-ray Observatory, the Celestial Artworks series depicts all sorts of creatures created out of stars, space-clouds and more. From mythical animals such as the phoenix to more common ones like dolphins and even a face that looks eerily like Jack Skellington from 'The Nightmare Before Chrismas,' the manipulations are stunning. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Celestial Artworks:** The trend of creating art from images of the night sky captured via technologically advanced telescopes led by artists like Chris Keegan. - **Space-inspired Illustrations:** The trend of manipulating space images to create imaginary illustrations or fantastical creatures opens up a new market for space enthusiasts and artists alike. - **X-ray Art:** The trend of using x-ray imagery of space objects to create visually stunning images that stand out from traditional space photography. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art:** Traditional artists can explore the new frontier of space-inspired art to create unique pieces and sell them to space enthusiasts or collectors. - **Photography:** Space photographers and astrophotographers can add value to their services by offering clients a unique take on space-inspired imagery by manipulation or creative illustrations. - **Entertainment:** Incorporating space-inspired illustrations and imagery into video games, movies, and TV shows opens new directions for creative storytelling and unique user experiences across multiple platforms. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Immersive Space Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beyond-the-light.md) - [AI-Generated Real-World Transformations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-generated-world.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Mesmerizing Sculpture Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mesmerizing-sculpture.md) - [Cosmic-Themed Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cosmicthemed-art-exhibition.md) - [Otherworldly Wooden Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sculptures-1.md) - [Physics-Informed Digital Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motion-sculpture.md) - [Digital City-Inspired Art Works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-central-station.md) - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md)