# Mixed Media Cityscapes Gibran Julian's ‘Cities Within Cities' Digital Artwork By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-04-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gibran-julian-cities-within-cities References: [notcot.org](http://www.notcot.org/post/20671/) & [gibravo](http://gibravo.com/citiygallery.html) We've seen a mix of real life and illustration throughout the fashion world, but Gibran Julian's 'Cities Within Cities' series shows that this [mixed media phenomenon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arnardo-collection) has taken over the art world as well. Each of the images takes a close-up outdoor shot of nature and superimposes [digital illustrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hofa-gallery) atop it. The completed landscape is a [miniature imaginary world](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sculptures-1) into which Gibran Julian allows us to peek. **Implications** - There is a continuous appreciation of the unusual across all industries, from a consumer perspective. While the television industry maintains its focus on 'reality' television programs, other industries -- such as cinema with countless vampire movies -- appreciate a deviation from reality into unusual other worlds. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Mixed Media Artwork:** There is a trend in the art industry for mixed media artwork that combines photography and digital illustration. - **Miniature Imaginary Worlds:** Consumers are drawn to artwork that presents miniature imaginary worlds and allows them to escape everyday reality. - **Nature-infused Art:** Artists are incorporating natural elements into their digital illustrations to create unique and captivating artwork. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art Industry:** The art industry can embrace mixed media techniques to create new and exciting artwork that appeals to consumers. - **Film Industry:** The film industry can use this trend to create visually stunning scenes that transport viewers to other worlds. - **Advertising Industry:** The advertising industry can use this trend to create captivating and unique visuals that stand out in a crowded market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Generated Real-World Transformations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-generated-world.md) - [Laser-Cut Urban Artistry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laser-cut-city-maps.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [AI-Generated Retrofuturistic Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrofuturistic-objects.md) - [Colorful Metaverse Cities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metaverse-cities.md) - [Paper-Made Mosaic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-life-architecture-exhibition.md) - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md) - [Juxtaposing Digital Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/riflessi.md) - [Striking Urban Wildlife Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clare-allin.md)