# Urban Alien Art Cris­t­ian Elizalde Paints Peaceful Park-Dwelling Aliens By Chalaine Mantha | Published 2011-01-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cristian-elizalde References: [brwnpaperbag](http://www.brwnpaperbag.com/) & [flickr](http://www.flickr.com/photos/spaceubses/) Cris­t­ian Elizalde paints with a fictional ease, creating [colorful aliens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alien-vases) and dinosaurs. The [surreal paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apartment-with-a-lizard) show these creatures interacting with humans in a natural setting. The paintings create a world where aliens are a part of every day life. Cris­t­ian Elizalde's works are loaded with symbology. In Cris­t­ian Elizalde's world, snakes are looped around tree branches while chaos erupts as the Eiffel Tower gets bombed. Now that is truly original art! **Implications** - This enticing artwork incorporates [fantastical elements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-dancer) that attract the many consumers looking for a sense of release from the pressures of work and family. Companies would be wise to use exotic and surreal features to appeal to this broad consumer base. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 46% | 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Fantastical Art:** The trend of fantastical art presents an opportunity for businesses to incorporate exotic and surreal elements to attract consumers seeking a sense of release. - **Interacting with Aliens:** The trend of incorporating aliens into everyday life offers a disruptive innovation opportunity for industries to create new products or services that embrace this concept. - **Symbolism in Art:** The trend of using symbolism in artwork opens up possibilities for businesses to communicate deeper meanings and resonate with consumers seeking depth and intrigue. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art Supplies:** The art supplies industry can capitalize on the trend of fantastical art by offering a wide range of exotic and surreal materials and tools. - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry has an opportunity to develop immersive experiences and narratives centered around interacting with aliens in everyday life. - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can tap into the trend of symbolism in art by offering unique and meaningful decorative pieces that evoke deeper emotions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Apocalypse Post Pandemic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-urban-art.md) - [Otherworldly Wooden Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sculptures-1.md) - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md) - [Vibrant Design Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neon-primitivism.md) - [Art-Appreciating Hazy IPAs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artistic-hazy-ipas.md) - [AI-Generated Real-World Transformations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-generated-world.md) - [Digital City-Inspired Art Works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-central-station.md) - [Nature-Inspired Urban Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kriskadecor-1.md) - [Creature-Inspired Home Good Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charles-jeffreys-loverboy.md)