# Cut Paper Collages Toronto-Based Artist Christine Kim is Inspired by Cathedrals By Meghan Young | Published 2013-08-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christine-kim References: [thisiscolossal](http://www.thisiscolossal.com/2013/08/revelation-christine-kim) & [christinekim](http://www.christinekim.ca/) Christine Kim is an artist based in Toronto, Canada, who plays with different mediums to better express her creative soul. From illustration to [cut paper collage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/museum-for-papirkunst) and architecture, her work is a stunning reflection of her interests. Incredibly meticulous, Christine Kim's appreciation for the paper medium began at a young age. Recently interviewed by filmmaker Jesse Brass for a series called Making Art, Christine Kim shares what inspires her work. She specifically talks about the [architecture of cathedrals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folded-time), its concentration on the [power of light](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cygnet-light) as well as its sacred quality. Christine Kim also focuses on the face, especially the female face. She says, "There are definitely moments when you are stuck in a fog and can't see you way out of it." In a way, she captures this feeling. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Mixed Media Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring new ways to combine multiple artistic mediums to create unique and engaging artwork. - **Architectural Inspiration:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Leveraging architectural elements and design principles to inspire innovative product and space designs. - **Focus on Female Portraiture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Redefining traditional methods of capturing and portraying female faces to promote inclusivity and empowerment. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborating with emerging artists to create cutting-edge art installations and experiences. - **Architecture and Interior Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrating artistic elements and concepts into architectural designs to create visually stunning and functional spaces. - **Fashion and Beauty:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating unique and expressive mixed media artwork into fashion and beauty products for artistic self-expression. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sculptural Paper Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragmenti.md) - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md) - [Sculptural Mixed-Media Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folded-echoes.md) - [Intersecting Dimensional Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diorama.md) - [Paper Curvature Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-curves.md) - [Stunning Origami Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-portaits.md) - [Origami-Inspired Steel Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reflector-sculpture.md) - [Striking Urban Wildlife Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clare-allin.md) - [Boundary-Pushing Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/briony-douglas-1.md)