# Creepy Cabaret Illustrations Deniz Ercelebi Renders Portraits Inspired By Night Life Performances By Jason Soy | Published 2012-01-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deniz-ercelebi References: [lacarpa.tumblr](http://lacarpa.tumblr.com/post/15450953773/superheroes-sf-by-deniz-ercelebi#n) & [society6](http://society6.com/artist/dnzsea) Though Deniz Ercelebi varies the subjects of her illustrations, there’s an underlying cabaret influence found throughout most of her creations. The frilly masks and hats, the provocative dresses and the [porcelain complexions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saori-matsushita) of her females may all be attributed to stylistic choices, but it would appear that Ercelebi has at least a mild interest in night life theatre and her images definitely benefit from these visually stunning elements. Deniz Ercelebi is currently based in Richmond, Virginia, and explains that she uses, “acrylics, watercolor, ink, pen, pastels and pencil," to render her images before, "finish[ing] the drawings digitally.” This would explain the eclectic styles found within Ercelebi’s provocative portfolio. Each image is so varied, in fact, that they may fool viewers into thinking they were made by entirely different artists who all shared a love for [female performers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bio-pop). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Cabaret-inspired Artwork:** Creating illustrations that draw inspiration from the world of cabaret and night life performances. - **Eccentric Stylistic Choices:** Exploring a wide range of mediums and techniques to bring unique and visually stunning elements to the artwork. - **Diverse Female Performers:** Highlighting the beauty and diversity of female performers through artistic depictions. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Design:** Opportunity for artists to explore unconventional themes and styles, creating unique and captivating artworks. - **Entertainment and Nightlife:** Potential for cabaret-inspired events and performances to attract a wider audience and offer a visually stimulating experience. - **Fashion and Costume Design:** Demand for innovative and extravagant outfits and accessories that capture the essence of cabaret and night life theatre. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [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) - [Glamorous Artful Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-jane.md) - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md) - [Striking Urban Wildlife Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clare-allin.md) - [Striking Glass Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-portraits.md) - [Textural Porcelain Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tamara-efrat.md) - [Stunning Origami Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-portaits.md) - [Biology-Inspired Porcelain Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shiyuan-xu.md)