# Psychedelic Feline Portraits Sylvia Stølan's Art Series Features Whimsical Pet Imagery By Jana Pijak | Published 2016-07-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/feline-portraits References: [sweet-station](http://sweet-station.com/blog/2016/05/sylvia-stolan/) & [behance.net](https://www.behance.net/SylviaStolan) Paper cutouts, splattered paint and confetti are just some of the motifs that make these feline portraits stand out from similar works. Already an iconic symbol of pop culture, cats rule social media posts, viral videos and have even inspired a myriad of famed art projects. Sylvia Stølan's compositions celebrate cats' viral status and are accented with [psychedelic elements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-psychedelia). Featuring geometric motifs that resemble exploding fireworks, each of the artist's images boasts a different color scheme ranging from more vibrant to more muted. Based in Trondheim, Norway, Sylvia Stølan uses her visual communication and illustration background to inspire her authentic works. The result is a set of feline portraits that fuses traditional photographs with [playful collage imagery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/printed-decors). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 47% | 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) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Whimsical Pet Imagery:** Artists can explore incorporating playful and imaginative elements into traditional pet portraits to create unique, eye-catching pieces. - **Celebrating Viral Pop Culture Symbols:** Visual artists can take inspiration from popular culture icons, such as cats, and create artwork that celebrates them in a unique and creative way. - **Collage Artwork:** The use of paper cutouts, splattered paint, and other collage techniques is a trend that artists can explore to add depth and texture to their artwork. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Design:** There is growing interest in unique and imaginative artwork, and artists can create pieces that cater to this demand by experimenting with different artistic techniques and themes. - **Social Media:** As pets continue to dominate social media, individuals and businesses can leverage this trend by creating and sharing engaging and playful pet-related content. - **Photography:** The use of collage and other artistic techniques offers photographers new and creative ways to showcase their work, making it stand out from traditional photography. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Custom Pet Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portrait-mom.md) - [AI Pet Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drawmypet.md) - [Artful Elevated Litter Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doggy-bathroom-1.md) - [Minimalistic Feline-Inspired Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cat-silhouette-vase.md) - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md) - [Vibrant Design Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neon-primitivism.md) - [Adorable Cat Milk Cartons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adorable-blue-cat.md) - [Hand-Painted Wallpaper Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sylvan.md) - [Psychedelic Hand-Painted Cabinets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collection-iii.md)