# Eerily Surreal Drawings Devin McGrath Gives You a Creepy Look at His Reality By Annie Ho | Published 2010-08-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/devin-mcgrath References: [sweet-station](http://www.sweet-station.com/blog/?p=13126) & [borderlineamazing](http://borderlineamazing.com/) Every artist has their own style and Devin McGrath's work definitely makes a unique statement about the artist. The [surrealism](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1) featured within his prints will make you question how McGrath sees the world. From an [underwater octopus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-octopus) to creepy triplets, this is one art portfolio that you wouldn't want to miss out on. Check out the featured gallery to see these creepy yet interesting prints for yourselves. **Implications** - As North American citizens continue to recover from the economic recession, many consumers are looking for distractions that will allow them to negate the current financial situation. As such, many artists find solace in producing [fantastical artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/your-psychoacoustic-light-ensemble) as a means to escape. Corporations should capitalize on this current consumer mentality and offer escapism in the form of a product or a service to their customers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Surreal Art:** Opportunity to create products or services that provide escapism for consumers seeking distractions from the current financial situation. - **Fantastical Artwork:** Opportunity to cater to consumers looking for unique and imaginative art that allows them to escape from reality. - **Art as Escapism:** Opportunity to tap into the consumer demand for art that provides a temporary respite from economic pressures. ### Who This Affects Most - **Artistic Prints:** Opportunity to create and sell prints that feature surreal and fantastical artwork, catering to consumers seeking an escape. - **Art Galleries:** Opportunity to display and sell surreal and fantastical artwork, attracting art enthusiasts looking for a form of escapism. - **Art Therapy:** Opportunity to use surreal and fantastical artwork as a therapeutic tool, providing individuals with an outlet for stress relief and mental well-being. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artistic Rum Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artists-of-the-abyss.md) - [Apocalypse Post Pandemic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-urban-art.md) - [Otherwordly Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/william-monk.md) - [Artist-Designed Collectible Dining Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/killer-napkins.md) - [Limited Humorous Art Prints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/david-shrigley-1.md) - [Striking Urban Wildlife Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clare-allin.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Creature-Inspired Home Good Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charles-jeffreys-loverboy.md) - [Multi-Sensory Pop-Up Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popup-gallery.md)