# Face Blending Erina Matsui has a Warped Sense of Self in These Surreal Portraits By Meghan Young | Published 2010-09-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/erina-matsui References: [lifelounge](http://www.lifelounge.com/art-and-design/news/erina-matsuis-trippy-and-cute-artworks.aspx) & [erinamatsui](http://www.erinamatsui.com/) I have to admit that Erina Matsui's paintings are more than surreal; they're pretty darn disturbing. Yet I can get past their scary side fairly easily once I focus on the details and how stupendously talented Matsui is. Interestingly, Erina Matsui paints [self-portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/persona-ai). So she's either highly imaginative or has a warped sense of self. A blend of just about anything and everything, her work, as [Life Lounge](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metabolic-testing-device) notes, melds "traditional portraiture with science-fiction, cutesy cartoon-ish characters, stars, planets, food" and more. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Surreal Portraiture:** Opportunity for artists to push the boundaries of traditional portraiture by incorporating elements of science fiction and cartoon-ish characters. - **Warped Self-perception:** Exploring the concept of self-identity through the use of self-portraits that blend various themes and styles. - **Disturbing Art:** Creating impactful and thought-provoking art that evokes feelings of unease and fascination. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art:** Artists can experiment with new techniques and styles to create unique and captivating artwork. - **Entertainment:** Opportunity for filmmakers and content creators to draw inspiration from surreal and disturbing art for movies, animations, and storytelling. - **Fashion:** Fashion designers can incorporate surreal and warped elements into their designs, creating avant-garde and unconventional pieces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Raunchy Anime-Inspired Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manuela-soto-sosa.md) - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md) - [Apocalypse Post Pandemic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-urban-art.md) - [Stunning Origami Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-portaits.md) - [Whimsical Spirit Art Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anima.md) - [Stylized Portrait Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/face-to-all.md) - [Bi-Culture-Inspired Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bicultureinspired-art-exhibition.md) - [Glamorous Artful Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-jane.md) - [Human Embraced-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallmounted-sculpture.md)