# Postwar Artist-Inspired Paintings Derek Brahney Immortalizes Rothko in His iPhone Paintings By Tiffany | Published 2014-01-14 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/derek-brahney References: [derekbrahney](http://www.derekbrahney.com/index.php?/recent/iphone-rothkos/) & [itsnicethat](http://www.itsnicethat.com/articles/derek-brahney) As a tribute to Mark Rothko, one of the most famous postwar American painters, 26 year old Derek Brahney, a graduate of Syracuse University, has created an homage to Rothko on his [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salvador-dal-collection). Keeping in touch with the ever increasing dependency of technology in design, he has created a series of paintings in honor of Rothko's abstract genius that were rendered through his own iPhone. "I’ve always been fascinated with how [simple blocks of color](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switchbot-ai-art-frame) can be used to such a powerful, emotional effect. His paintings are large and immersive; I thought it might be interesting to mimic the effect, but confined to a small, luminous screen," says Brahney on the inspiration behind creating his new series. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Iphone Art:** The growing trend of creating art using mobile devices opens up new opportunities for artists to innovate and create disruptive art experiences. - **Digital Tribute Art:** The trend of artists creating digital art as a means of paying tribute to famous artists creates new opportunities for art exhibitions and collaborations. - **Minimalist Art:** The trend of minimalist art, such as the abstract blocks of color seen in Derek Brahney's paintings, represents a disruptive opportunity for artists to create powerful emotional experiences with the use of simple elements. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art:** The art industry can benefit from the disruptive innovation opportunities arising from new forms of digital art and minimalist art styles. - **Technology:** The technology industry can benefit from the growing trend of creating art and design using mobile devices, and explore new applications to provide users with new ways of experiencing art. - **Exhibitions and Museums:** The trend of digital tribute art and the use of mobile devices presents opportunities for museums and exhibitions to provide visitors with unique and immersive experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pop Artist-Collaborative Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casetify-and-andy-warhol.md) - [Surreal Artist-Inspired Tech Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salvador-dal-collection.md) - [Painting Display Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pointillism.md) - [Neo-Expressionist Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casetify-1.md) - [Leftover Househouse Paint Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-drop.md) - [Surrealist Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salvador-dali-x-casetify.md) - [Reimagined Impressionist Paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/impressionist-paintings.md) - [Loved-Themed Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casetify-x-keith-haring.md) - [Television-Showcased Abstract Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-oled-lounge.md)