# Modernized Elementary Fables Christian Jackson Re-Designs Classic Fairy Tales By Deborah Kim | Published 2011-07-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-jackson References: [howiwastetime.wordpress](http://howiwastetime.wordpress.com/2011/07/20/great-design-modern-fairy-tales/) & [dustyburrito.blogspot](http://dustyburrito.blogspot.com/2011/07/minimalist-fairy-tale-posters-by.html) Christian Jackson brings back [literary childhood memories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/good-to-read) with his simple modernized versions of [fairy tales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fairy-tales-narrated-with-your-voice). If you strip each story to its bare bones, you'll most likely see the image that Jackson captures in his art. Since the majority of people know these [classic bedtime stories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bedtimefable-ai) really well, most people would be able to recognize them with nothing more than an image. The fifteenth image in his collection is based off of Little Red Riding hood, and it is nothing more than a forest of 5 trees with a hood cape hiding behind one of them. Creating art that is as simple as this might seem easier to an outsider, but with anything like this the artist has nothing to hide behind. Christian Jackson's art speaks for itself and his images are both well done and memorable. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Modernized Fairy Tales:** Christian Jackson is using simple modern designs to re-imagine classic fairy tales and bring back childhood memories. - **Minimalistic Art:** Jackson's artwork, which strips each story down to its bare bones, highlights an interest in embracing minimalistic trends in design. - **Nostalgia Marketing:** The desire for recognition in Jackson's art speaks to the growing trend of nostalgia marketing, capitalizing on people's fond memories of the past. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Design:** Christian Jackson's modernization of classic fairy tales highlights the potential for artists and designers to use simple, minimalistic designs to create compelling works. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Nostalgia marketing, which plays on people's memories, is reflected in Jackson's images and is an opportunity to target consumers through emotional connections. - **Publishing:** Designers and illustrators working in the publishing industry can take inspiration from Jackson's work with classic fairy tales and apply similar simplified designs to their own projects. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Storybook-Inspired Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mischief-academy.md) - [Children's Story-Inspired Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/western-academy.md) - [Playful Modern Art Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brent-estabrook-debuts-storytime.md) - [Kid's AI Storytelling Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fairy-tales-world-kid-stories.md) - [Whimsical Childlike Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-eternal-child.md) - [Artful Collectible Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fisherprice-little-people-x-andre-saraiva.md) - [Personalized Story Creators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personalized-story.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Dairytale Bridal Tributes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-wedding-dresses-1.md)