# Grotesque Goon Drawings The Gerardo Blumenkrantz Series is Bizarre By Josh Triantafilou | Published 2012-03-23 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gerardo-blumenkrantz References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/A-Peek-into-the-Lives-of-Folk-like-You-and-Me/3389599) & [gerardob](http://gerardob.com/) This ‘A Peak Into You and Me’ series by New York-based artist Gerardo Blumenkrantz is personal and uneasy. That is not a bad thing considering this is probably what the artist was going for. He describes his work as the “first Chapter of Drawings on the Wrong Side of the Brain.” This isn’t to say there isn’t any levity to Gerardo Blumenkrantz’s illustrations, however. There is a sardonic humor which pervades the series, providing some relief to scenes which would otherwise be quite dark. This speaks well for the artist. The ability to find something worthwhile in circumstances and people that most people would write off completely is definitely a talent. In this series, Gerardo Blumenkrantz has demonstrated a sharp talent for making the grotesque viewable. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Personal Grotesque Art:** Artists and creatives can innovate by exploring the personal and dark, using sardonic humor to lighten an otherwise gruesome perspective. - **The Dark-side of Creativity:** Exploring the 'wrong side of the brain' can reveal untapped sources of inspiration that can lay the groundwork for unique visions and concepts. - **Finding Joy in the Grotesque:** Artists can repurpose the traditionally negative or disconcerting aspects of life and transform them into something beautiful using their craft. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art:** The art industry can explore new markets and audiences by embracing the unconventional and promoting artists that offer unique visions and perspectives. - **Media and Entertainment:** With the rise of darker, more unconventional content in media and entertainment, there is a growing demand for creatives exploring the darker aspects of human experience. - **Fashion and Design:** The fashion industry can draw from personal, unusual sources of inspiration to create clothing and accessories that break free from traditional conventions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Limited Humorous Art Prints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/david-shrigley-1.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Surreal Love-Themed Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joakim-ojanen.md) - [Surreal Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeffrey-deitch-art-gallery.md) - [Glamorous Artful Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-jane.md) - [Whimsical Sculptural Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/city-block-series.md) - [Broken-Aesthetic Sculpture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brokenaesthetic-sculpture-collection.md) - [Raunchy Anime-Inspired Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manuela-soto-sosa.md) - [Apocalypse Post Pandemic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-urban-art.md)