# Wacky Hipster Paintings Gustavo Pena Creates Surreal Images with Ray Guns and Masks By Meghan Young | Published 2010-10-14 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gustavo-pena References: [lifelounge](http://www.lifelounge.com/art-and-design/news/gustavo-pena-paints-ray-guns.aspx) & [gustavopenna.br](http://www.gustavopenna.com.br/) A master painter, [illustrator and photographer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painting-exhibition), Gustavo Pena creates eccentric works of art. Borderline [surreal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salvador-dal-collection), his works typically portray hipsters in rather quirky scenarios with ray guns and superhero masks. Unfortunately, there is not much information about this artist. From his work however, it can be safely gauged that he's one interesting dude. As Life Lounge observes, "Some of his works seem inspired by Flemish portraiture – a darkly dressed, serious looking couple, painted carefully but almost blotchy (probably inaccurately conjured up similarities to Cornelis Aerentsz van der Dussen)." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Surreal Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunities could arise in the art world by creating new techniques and styles that challenge traditional notions of reality and perception. - **Quirky Portrayals:** There is a potential for disruptive innovation in the field of portrait art by experimenting with unconventional and unique themes and scenarios. - **Hipster Culture:** Exploring new ways to represent and engage with hipster culture through art could lead to disruptive innovation in the art and lifestyle industries. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art:** The art industry can benefit from disruptive innovation through the introduction of new artistic styles and techniques. - **Portrait Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunities exist in the field of portrait photography by incorporating unconventional themes and scenarios to create unique and engaging visual narratives. - **Lifestyle Products:** The lifestyle industry could benefit from disruptive innovation by incorporating hipster culture into product design and marketing strategies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Street Artist Tequila Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gustavo-zermeo-jr.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Miniature Artful Hip-Hop Landmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/danny-cortes.md) - [Art-Appreciating Hazy IPAs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artistic-hazy-ipas.md) - [Neo-Mexican Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/para-morelio.md) - [Oil Painting-Inspired Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antonio-santn.md) - [Drone-Assisted Landscape Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/katsu-1.md) - [Glamorous Artful Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-jane.md) - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md)