# Negative Space Activism 'Empty Space' by Victor Van Gaasbeek Cuts Out Endangered Animals By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2010-01-03 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/empty-space-by-victor-van-gaasbeek References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/Gallery/Empty-Space/380800) & [victorvangaasbeek](http://www.victorvangaasbeek.com/) 'Empty Space' by Victor van Gaasbeek is a series of digital art that reminds us how precious the Earth's animals are by showing [endangered species](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/endangered-animal-lip-balm) in their habitat. The twist lies in how these animals are cut out of their surroundings, leaving only [white space](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/making-space1) behind. The connection made in 'Empty Space' by Victor van Gaasbeek is clear: If these endangered animals die out, none will take their place in a habitat. Check out links to more of Victor van Gaasbeek's work under the References section below. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Activism](https://www.trendhunter.com/activism) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Endangered Species Awareness:** The use of negative space as a visual tool to raise awareness of endangered species and their habitats. - **Digital Art in Activism:** The incorporation of digital art as a means to promote environmental activism and encourage positive change. - **Visual Storytelling for Causes:** The use of visual storytelling techniques, such as negative space, to convey powerful messages and inspire action for social or environmental causes. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Environmental Activism:** The development of creative and visually impactful campaigns to promote environmental causes and drive support for conservation efforts. - **Digital Art:** The growth of digital art as a tool for social and environmental activism, through the creation of thought-provoking visuals and concepts that inspire public engagement and action. - **Conservation Organizations:** The integration of creative design and visual storytelling techniques into conservation campaigns, to better engage with and inspire public support for animal and habitat conservation efforts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Three-Part Photography Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rhinoceros-gallery1.md) - [Artful Reflective Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-space-in-between.md) - [Artful Activism Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snowflake-exhibition.md) - [Art-Promoting Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beige-billboards.md) - [Multi-Sensory Art Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcadia-earth-toronto-benjamin-von-wong.md) - [Provocative Eco Screensavers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/planetsaving-screen-savers.md) - [Artful Suspended Fashion Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisible-figures.md) - [Tech-Forward Contemporary Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hofa-gallery.md) - [Outdoor Wildlife Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-great-elephant-migration.md)