# Powerfully Fragile Digitalized Art Classic Images Get a Dark Twist By lourdes sanchez bayas | Published 2008-09-13 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digitalized-fragile-and-powerful-creatures-the-art-of-natalie-shau References: [paintalicious.org](http://paintalicious.org/2008/09/06/natalie-shau’s;-artwork-for-lydia-courteille’s;-jewelry/#more-468) & [natalieshaurbonmade](http://natalieshau.carbonmade.com/) Natalie Shau is a 23 year old [digital artist](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twentynine-zine) based in Lithuania who has produced some really phenomenal artwork. The first five illustrations in the gallery were done on assignment from [French jewelry designer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretty-weird) Lydia Courteille’s [Bijoux Extraordinaires](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eye-bijoux). Shau’s style and subject matter are very similar to Ray Caesar’s, whose work Trend Hunter has featured before. However, the young artist has a style and a flair that are very much her own and her skills at such a tender age can only be described as amazing! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/jewelry) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Dark Digital Art:** Opportunity for digital artists to tap into the growing interest in edgy, provocative and thought-provoking artworks that explore the darker side of human nature. - **Hyperrealistic Digital Illustration:** Opportunity for digital artists to create photorealistic and visually stunning images that blur the lines between reality and fantasy, providing a new level of immersion for viewers. - **Collaborations with Designers:** Opportunity for artists to partner with fashion and jewelry designers to create unique, exclusive and highly valuable pieces of art that can command premium prices. ### Who This Affects Most - **Digital Art:** Artists can leverage digital technologies to create, distribute and monetize their works, reaching global audiences and tapping into new revenue streams. - **Fashion Design:** Fashion designers can collaborate with artists to create bespoke and avant-garde pieces that showcase their brand's identity and offer customers a unique and exclusive fashion statement. - **Luxury Jewelry:** Luxury jewelry brands can team up with artists to produce limited edition pieces that cater to collectors and connoisseurs who crave one-of-a-kind and highly coveted pieces of wearable art. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Glamorous Artful Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-jane.md) - [Mesmerizing Sculpture Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mesmerizing-sculpture.md) - [Artsy Surrealist Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gohar-world.md) - [AI-Generated Real-World Transformations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-generated-world.md) - [Raunchy Anime-Inspired Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manuela-soto-sosa.md) - [Starry-Eyed Dichroic Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starryeyed-dichroic-sculpture.md) - [Surreal Love-Themed Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joakim-ojanen.md) - [Textural Porcelain Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tamara-efrat.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md)