# Mid-Flight Fowl Portraits The Denis Gonchar Flying Birds Series Depicts Aerial Movement By Jordy E | Published 2014-05-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flying-birds References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/denis-gonchar-flying-birds-painting) & [behance.net](https://www.behance.net/denisgonchar) The Denis Gonchar Flying Birds series depicts aerial movement among owls, eagles and hawks. The Ukranian artist has opted to include solid geometric backdrops in order to showcase the fowl, hence his chunky strips of teal, mustard yellow and dark brown. Feathers are conveyed to viewers via [thick brush strokes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-flow). The square-like slabs of paint convey movement, making it appear as if the birds are actually flying in the multi-colored portraits. This perspective showcases the [beauty of flight](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flying-machine-set) as the wings extend in each painting, some of which directly face forwards while others are tilted sideways. Beaks, claws, eyes and talons are also central to Flying Birds. In addition to the [depiction of feathers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perchcare), Gonchar further captures birds in their corporeal entirety. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Customization](https://www.trendhunter.com/customization) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Aerial Artistry:** The use of geometric backdrops and thick brush strokes to depict birds in flight opens up opportunities for artists to explore different styles and techniques. - **Avian Inspiration:** The popularity of the Flying Birds series may lead to an increase in bird-themed art and decor in the home and hospitality industries. - **Birds in Motion:** The portrayal of movement in the paintings can inspire innovations in cinematography and photography techniques. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fine Arts:** The Flying Birds series provides opportunities for fine artists to explore avian themes in their work. - **Home Decor:** The use of bird-themed art in the Flying Birds series can inspire designers and manufacturers to create new decor pieces for the home. - **Cinematography:** The portrayal of movement in the paintings may inspire filmmakers and photographers to experiment with new techniques and perspectives in their work. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bird-Inspired Ethereal Cosmetic Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/majestic-feathers.md) - [Striking Urban Wildlife Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clare-allin.md) - [Biomimicry Bird-Like Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bionic-bird-xfly.md) - [Crow-Shaped Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hooded-crow.md) - [Bird-Shaped Food Packagings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bigbilled-bird-food-concept.md) - [Bird Feather-Inspired Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiss-boots.md) - [Vibrant Bird-Inspired Artful Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macar-parrot.md) - [Modernism Birdhouse Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dwellings-project.md) - [Falcon-Inspired Aerial Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robot-falcon.md)