# Girly Grotesque Art Spanish Artists Crajes Mind Game Create Creepily Cute Artwork By Emily Evans | Published 2011-05-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crajes-mind-game References: [lifelounge.au](http://www.lifelounge.com.au/art-and-design/news/crajes-mind-game-arts-n-crafts.aspx) & [beautifuldecay](http://beautifuldecay.com/2011/05/03/crajes-mind-game/) At first thought the words "girly" and "grotesque" couldn’t seem more different; however, two Spanish artists were able to combine both words to form eye-catching art. The Spanish team is known as Crajes Mind Game and the artists' paintings combine innocent [cartoonlike figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/danza-collection) with bizarre elements of horror. Crajes Mind Game art is a unique pairing of washed-out colors and vibrant images. LifeLounge describes Crajes Mind Game by saying, “the Spanish pair blends [saccharine pastel characters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hubbabubbabuilding) reminiscent of Pinocchio, [Disney](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brent-estabrook-debuts-storytime) princesses and Bambi-type critters with… all kinds of mutant features.” The distinctive artwork of Crajes Mind Game allows viewers to blur the boundaries between girly and grotesque. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South 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 - **Girly-grotesque Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring the fusion of contradictory aesthetics to create visually striking artwork. - **Washed-out Colors:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing new color palettes that evoke a sense of nostalgia and uniqueness in various industries, such as fashion and interior design. - **Blurring Boundaries:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Embracing the merging of traditionally distinct concepts to challenge societal norms and create new perspectives in art, advertising, and storytelling. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Encouraging the exploration of unconventional art techniques and themes to engage audiences and provoke thought. - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introducing unconventional and eclectic designs that combine contrasting elements to appeal to customers seeking unique and boundary-pushing aesthetics. - **Interior Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Providing alternative design options that blend contrasting styles and motifs to create visually unconventional and thought-provoking living spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Neo-Mexican Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/para-morelio.md) - [Anime Horror-Style Reimaginations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/junji-ito-artwork.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Artsy Surrealist Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gohar-world.md) - [Raunchy Anime-Inspired Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manuela-soto-sosa.md) - [Surreal Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeffrey-deitch-art-gallery.md) - [Intersecting Dimensional Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diorama.md) - [Graffiti Clog Collaboration](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slawn-crocs-classic-clog.md) - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md)