# Vividly Violent Portraits The Explicit Grant Schexnider Paintings By Luisa Amanda Gomes | Published 2010-02-23 | Naughty Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grant-schexnider-paintings References: [thomasrobertello](http://www.thomasrobertello.com/exhibition/view/582) & [sweet-station](http://www.sweet-station.com/blog/?p=10827) Although you can’t explain why, the [paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/7-paintings-the-art-of-dining) of Grant Schexnider might strike a chord of familiarity with you. The reason that you would find it familar is because Grant Schexnider draws his inspiration from famous violent and explicit images he has discovered on the Internet. Grant Schexnider then paints his inspirations onto [large square canvases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith), which depicts all sorts of delightful depravity. From victims to predators, he captures it all with his paintbrush. The subject matter certainly makes an impression. If you’re interested in seeing more, check out his website. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 84% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Naughty](https://www.trendhunter.com/naughty) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Violent Portraiture Art:** Opportunities to evolve portraiture art by creating controversial yet captivating pieces that evoke strong emotions. - **Art Inspired by Internet Culture:** Innovative methods for artists to derive inspiration from provocative images and ideas that pervade online culture - **Controversial Art as Mainstream:** Increasing acceptance of controversial, violent, and explicit art as a new wave of mainstream art forms. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Design:** Curate spaces to showcase controversial and thought-provoking art that pushes boundaries and sets new standards in the world of art and design. - **Digital Content Creation:** Explore the possibility of combining art, technology, and social media to create digital content that is both entertaining and thought-provoking. - **Entertainment and Media:** Leverage controversial and violent art to create gripping narratives that challenge societal norms and inspire conversation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Human Duality-Themed Abstract Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/passive-aggression.md) - [Apocalypse Post Pandemic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-urban-art.md) - [Glass Beaded Intricate Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painting-exhibition.md) - [Otherwordly Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/william-monk.md) - [Striking Urban Wildlife Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clare-allin.md) - [Archival Pigment Art Print](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parallax.md) - [Surreal Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeffrey-deitch-art-gallery.md) - [Dark Abstracted Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-minyades-exhibition.md)