# Contrasted Cartoon Collages The Eiko Ojala Illustrations are Made Using Paper Cutouts By Gil Cohen | Published 2013-01-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eiko-ojala-illustrations References: [ianbrooks.me](http://ianbrooks.me/post/40968171699/naked-paper-collages-by-eiko-ojala-its-amazing) & [ploom](http://www.ploom.tv/) The graphic Eiko Ojala Illustrations use [shadows and contrasting colors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightware-series) to create bold images. In a creative collage style that is unique to him, the artist Eiko Ojala can portray the gist of a person’s identity, including specific features and expressions, with simple lines and a few basic details. Without compromising the individuality of his subjects, the artist’s method breaks down the elements of a portrait to its most bare essentials. With his [minimalist approach](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drawing-series), color and shadow become the focal point of Ojala’s illustrations, creating graphics that optimize on the use of space and the topography of a person’s features. The creative techniques used in Eiko Ojala Illustrations demonstrate the artist’s skill and craftsmanship in his [collage-styled paper craft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shining-a-light). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 25% | 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) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Graphic Illusion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilizing shadows and contrasting colors to create bold and visually striking graphics in various forms of media. - **Minimalist Collage:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring the use of simple lines and basic details to portray complex subjects, allowing for a unique and efficient visual storytelling approach. - **Space Optimization:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Leveraging the use of space and topography to create visually impactful illustrations or designs. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Graphic Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Further exploring innovative techniques in graphic design to create captivating visuals that stand out in a competitive market. - **Advertising:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating Eiko Ojala's collage style and minimalist approach to create attention-grabbing advertisements that communicate a brand's message effectively. - **Publishing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implementing Eiko Ojala's paper craft techniques to enhance book covers and illustrations, captivating readers with visually stunning and immersive designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sculptural Paper Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragmenti.md) - [Paper Curvature Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-curves.md) - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md) - [Paper-Made Mosaic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-life-architecture-exhibition.md) - [Branded Illustration Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illustrations-ai.md) - [Sculptural Beauty Palettes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contour-and-highlight-palettes.md) - [Visual Email Newsletters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/visual-email-newsletters.md) - [Sculptural Mixed-Media Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folded-echoes.md) - [Graphic Patterned Artful Homeware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cut-paste.md)