# Remixed Holiday Masterpieces Ed Wheeler Transforms Classic Artworks into Festive Compositions By Jana Pijak | Published 2013-12-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ed-wheeler References: [honestlywtf](http://honestlywtf.com/art/santa-classics/) & [santaclassics](http://www.santaclassics.com/) Ed Wheeler transforms these famed masterpieces by [Vermeer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/johannes-vermeer-1), Caravaggio and Botticelli into comical works of [festive art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gunia-projects-holiday-collection). With Santa Claus as their main subject, these revamped paintings reference history in a humorous and clever way. Whether infusing himself into Manet's "The Luncheon on the Grass“ or Henri Rousseau’s famed piece entitled “The Dream“, Santa Claus is depicted as a re-occurring character that fits into the paintings' backdrops despite of his out-of-place garb. Celebrating the coming of the fast-approaching [holiday season](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonder-all-the-way), the “Santa Classics” series by Ed Wheeler changes the way that self-portraits are traditionally made. The artist poses as Santa Claus and infuses himself into worldly works of art while embodying the physical form of the jolly and bearded holiday icon. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Live Arts](https://www.trendhunter.com/livearts) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Remixing Art:** Opportunity to explore the reimagining of classic artworks in a contemporary and humorous way. - **Historical Humor:** Chance to infuse history and well-known paintings with comical elements, appealing to a wider audience. - **Holiday Fusion:** Innovative approach to incorporating festive themes and Santa Claus into traditional art, creating new cultural references. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can explore new ways of re-interpreting classic artworks to engage and entertain audiences. - **Entertainment and Media:** Opportunity for content creators to develop humorous and visually appealing materials that bring together art, history, and popular holiday themes. - **Fine Art Printing:** Printing companies can offer specialized services to reproduce and showcase these unique, modernized artworks. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Quirky Santa Murals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cushelle.md) - [AI-Generated Christmas Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christmas-posters.md) - [Comedic Christmas Parodies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reinfell-ad.md) - [Art-Inspired Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-mattel-x-moma.md) - [Iconic Artwork Watch Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artful-watches.md) - [Traveling Fine Art Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/get-out-there.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Playful Interactive Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/play-by-american-express-platinum.md) - [Santa-Themed Chocolate Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reeses-dj-santa.md)