# Paper Ghostly Art The Ghostly Mark Series by Matthew Shlian is Intricately Minimalist By Meghan Young | Published 2014-10-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ghostly-art References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/ghostly-mark-series-matthew-shlian/) & [theghostlystore](http://www.theghostlystore.com/collections/frontpage/products/matthew-shlian-ghostly-mark-series-rotation-white) The Ghostly art series by Matthew Shlian is part of a larger project that was created to interpret the logo of the online store of the same name. Shaped like the [iconic villains in Pac-Man](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-de-guzman-1), the Ghostly art series envisions the logo as an [intricate paper sculpture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folded-echoes) that is incredibly subtle but utterly captivating. Celebrating the store's 15th anniversary, the Ghostly art series was first rendered as a [3D model](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mathematically-shaped) in Rhino. The layers are laid out in a careful manner and cutout using a flatbed plotter cutter. Although the process is much more complex and sophisticated than that, it is undeniable that there is a simplicity to the Ghostly art series that is reflected in the overall black or white finished product. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 4% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Minimalist Paper Art:** Opportunity to explore the potential of using paper as a medium for creating intricate and minimalist art forms. - **3D Modeling and Sculpting:** Disruptive innovation potential in combining 3D modeling techniques with traditional sculpture to create unique and captivating artwork. - **Logo Interpretation in Art:** Emerging trend of artists using brand logos as inspiration for creating art pieces that reinterpret and reimagine the original design. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Design:** Opportunity for artists and designers to experiment with new materials and techniques to create visually stunning and conceptually engaging artworks. - **Technology and Manufacturing:** Potential for advancements in manufacturing processes and technologies to facilitate the creation of intricate paper sculptures and other similar art forms. - **Advertising and Marketing:** Opportunity for brands to collaborate with artists to create unique and thought-provoking art pieces that incorporate their brand logos and messaging. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Origami-Inspired Ceramics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-series.md) - [Artful Suspended Fashion Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisible-figures.md) - [Anime-Themed Sculptural Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/o-series.md) - [Dynamic Artful Light Fixtures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ghost-chandelier.md) - [Ghostly Finish PC Peripherals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steelseries-ghost-collection.md) - [Sculptural Paper Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragmenti.md) - [Paper Curvature Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-curves.md) - [Stunning Origami Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-portaits.md) - [Paper-Made Mosaic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-life-architecture-exhibition.md)