# Simplistic Silhouette Art Flavio Salsano Turns Shadows from Everyday Items into Whimsical Drawings By Michael Hines | Published 2017-03-29 | Social Media Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flavio-salsano References: [boredpanda](http://www.boredpanda.com/shadow-doodles-flavio-salsano/) & [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/flaviosalsano/?hl=en) Flavio Salsano is a Dutch illustrator who uses [simple shadows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foreshadow-table-lamp) to create [whimsical drawings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simple-drawing-ideas). Salsano's art involves small shadows, like those cast by a wine opener or pair or scissors. Sometimes the objects casting the shadows are easy to identify, whereas other times they take a bit of sussing out which adds an extra layer to this shadow art. From there his imagination does the rest, with abstract shapes becoming goofy characters in silly situations. Flavio Salsano art is inherently temporary. The illustrations omean nothing without the shadows that frame them and vice versa. The Dutch drawer documents all of his work on [Instagram](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-portaits) where he has a small following. Flavio Salsano focus on simplicity and silliness helps his shadow art stand out from the more serious pieces that usually dominate this scene. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialmedia) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Shadow Art:** Exploring the use of shadows in art to create whimsical and playful illustrations. - **Abstract Imagination:** Utilizing abstract shapes and forms to represent characters and tell stories in art. - **Temporary Art:** Embracing impermanence and transience as a unique aspect of artistic expression. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fine Arts:** The fine arts industry can explore incorporating shadow art techniques to create visually engaging and playful artworks. - **Digital Media:** Digital media platforms can provide a space for artists like Flavio Salsano to showcase and share their temporary shadow art creations. - **Design and Illustration:** Designers and illustrators can experiment with abstract imagination and incorporate it into their projects to add a touch of whimsy. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Shadow-Inspired Trays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightware-series.md) - [Desert Reflective Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shadow-travelling.md) - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md) - [Realistic Sketch-Reflective Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drawing-series.md) - [Sculptural Paper Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragmenti.md) - [Organically Shaped Shadow Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loops-lamp.md) - [Artistic Shadow Play Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frero-tala-asa.md) - [Tree Branch-Formed Lighting Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/celestial-attraction.md) - [Nature-Inspired Minimal Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capture-the-light.md)