# Outlandish Dream-Like Illustrations The Endrick Daniel Paintings are Ethereal By Jordy E | Published 2012-06-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/endrick-daniel References: [xaxor](http://xaxor.com/drawings/paintings-by-edrick-daniel---mamonster83.html) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/edrick.daniel) The Philippines-based artist Endrick Daniel has found an artistic outlet for his unusual take on the world. Flying lips and eyes that grow on trees are all a part of Daniel's vision, and it is these exact images that are found in his incredible albeit [haunting paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1). Daniel's intricate portrayals of clouds with tongues and army trucks shaped like digital wares all exhibit his raw talent and forward-thinking approach to design, and his studies at the [University of the Philippines Diliman](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/research-centre) aided him in the development of his work. The best aspect of his portfolio is his acute willingness to deviate from the norm, opting instead for the depiction of his [ethereal dream-like states](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salvador-dal-collection) of mind. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Dream-like Imagery:** Opportunity for disruption: Creating immersive virtual reality experiences that transport users into surreal and ethereal dreamscapes. - **Forward-thinking Design:** Opportunity for disruption: Developing innovative and unconventional designs that challenge traditional norms and spark new trends in various industries. - **Raw Talent Showcase:** Opportunity for disruption: Establishing platforms or galleries that curate and promote emerging artists with unique and outlandish artistic expressions. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Design:** Opportunity for disruption: Introducing interactive art installations or immersive exhibitions that merge technology and traditional art forms to create captivating experiences. - **Virtual Reality:** Opportunity for disruption: Developing VR applications specifically tailored to create vivid and surreal dreamscapes for entertainment, therapy, or meditative purposes. - **Art Galleries and Curation:** Opportunity for disruption: Embracing unconventional and avant-garde art styles to attract a new audience and redefine the boundaries of contemporary art. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md) - [Otherwordly Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/william-monk.md) - [Apocalypse Post Pandemic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-urban-art.md) - [Mesmerizing Sculpture Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mesmerizing-sculpture.md) - [Artistic Dining Destinations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daniels-room.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [AI-Generated Real-World Transformations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-generated-world.md) - [Inflatable Vibrant Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-dancer.md) - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md)