# Human Tree Hybrid Illustrations Edward Kinsella Depicts People Engulfed by Plantlife By Jason Soy | Published 2012-07-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edward-kinsella References: [juxtapoz](http://www.juxtapoz.com/Current/the-work-of-edward-kinsella) & [edwardkinsellaillustration](http://www.edwardkinsellaillustration.com/articles/40/yugen-at-ghostprint-gallery) Edward Kinsella is the St. Louis, Missouri-based artist responsible for the visual wonders you’re currently admiring. Rendered for Yugen, an art show being held at Ghost Print Gallery, Kinsella used graphite, ink and gouache on paper to present an eclectic and [surreal mix of images](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1) to viewers. Aside from an engrossing style and [somber atmosphere](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highwood-installation), Kinsella’s works don’t appear to relate to one another, not that it’s a bad thing. The technical execution and breathtaking concepts are enough to magnetically draw audiences’ eyes to his work. One particular pair of Edward Kinsella drawings stood out to me as it depicts humans that have seemingly been engulfed by trees. The way in which Kinsella drew the image suggests that the subjects stood still as the plants slowly grew around them; a haunting concept when one truly contemplates about it. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Surreal Nature Depictions:** Artists are creating illustrations that combine human figures with elements of nature, blurring the boundaries between the two. - **Eclectic Art Styles:** Artists are experimenting with a mix of mediums and techniques to create unique and captivating art pieces. - **Haunting Concepts in Art:** Artists are exploring thought-provoking and unsettling themes to evoke emotional responses from viewers. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can incorporate surreal nature depictions into their work to create visually striking and thought-provoking pieces. - **Fine Arts:** Art galleries and museums can showcase artists who explore eclectic art styles, providing audiences with fresh and diverse perspectives. - **Psychotherapy and Mental Health:** Therapists and mental health professionals can use haunting art concepts as a tool for introspection and discussion in therapy sessions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nature-Inspired Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humannature-1.md) - [Resin Gravity Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-great-tree.md) - [Pixelated Photographed Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/southern-trees.md) - [Otherworldly Wooden Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sculptures-1.md) - [Wooden Identity Art Forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hughmanity.md) - [Monolithic Furniture Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conversation-with-trees.md) - [Tree-Integrated Mysterious Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tree-mural.md) - [Tree Branch-Formed Lighting Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/celestial-attraction.md) - [Human Torso-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lene-bdker.md)