# Hauntingly Hued Artwork The 'Gathering of the Psyche' Series by Jen Mann is Ghostly By Josh Triantafilou | Published 2012-04-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gathering-of-the-psyche References: [beautifuldecay](http://beautifuldecay.com/2012/04/06/jen-manns-ghostly-white-figure-paintings/) & [jenmann](http://www.jenmann.com/) Canadian artist Jen Mann's latest series 'Gathering of the Psyche' is an exemplar of thoughtful shading. Every piece is cast in a pale grayish-white hue. Whether it is a figure or the background you're focusing on, the color-scheme applies to almost every aspect of each illustration. In fact, looking through the series, the only color which is noticeably different from the rest is the blue of a young woman's eyes. Ghostly is a word that immediately comes to mind when looking at the series. It is as though the figures depicted are enveloped by a thick haze, pulling them deeper into the fog until only a screen of grayish-white remains. This fading quality is emphasized especially in two pieces: one depicts an old house, abandoned and dilapidated; another portrays a skull -- a quintessential symbol for the temporary nature of life. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Ghostly Art:** Explore the trend of artwork that incorporates pale grayish-white hues, creating a haunting and ethereal atmosphere. - **Monochromatic Aesthetic:** Discover the trend of using a single color, such as pale grayish-white, throughout an entire artwork, evoking a sense of unity and simplicity. - **Fading Imagery:** Observe the trend of artwork that features fading, hazy imagery, symbolizing the passage of time and impermanence. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can adopt the use of pale grayish-white hues to create haunting and ethereal artwork that resonates with viewers. - **Home Decor:** Home decor retailers can incorporate ghostly and monochromatic artwork pieces to evoke a sense of serenity and ethereal beauty in interior design. - **Fashion and Beauty:** Fashion brands and beauty companies can draw inspiration from the fading imagery trend to create unique and captivating campaigns that convey a subtle sense of mystery and transience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Monochromatic Ghost Character Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monochromatic-ghost-character-sculptures.md) - [Dark Abstracted Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-minyades-exhibition.md) - [Collaborative Sculptural Art Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neojomon-biomorphic-fantme.md) - [Abstract Geometric Solo Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/impermanent-state-of-being.md) - [Human Nature-Themed Art Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sea-im-awake.md) - [Human Embraced-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallmounted-sculpture.md) - [Human Duality-Themed Abstract Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/passive-aggression.md) - [Wonderous Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/your-psychoacoustic-light-ensemble.md) - [Artful Suspended Fashion Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisible-figures.md)