# Cocaine-Inspired Swimming Splash Around the Psycheldic Pool by Helio Oiticia & Neville D'Almeida By Amanda Chang | Published 2010-12-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/helio-oticia-neville-d-almeida References: [notcot.org](http://www.notcot.org/post/36638/) If I could have a pool inspired by the Helio Oticia & Neville D'Almeida in my backyard, my summer fun would be complete. Majority of the time, when one sees a [swimming pool](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-edition) found within a [work of art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/your-psychoacoustic-light-ensemble), it is not normally the focal point. But with Oiticia & D'Almeida, the [psychedelic pool](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-psychedelia) is the main focus. Using cocaine as a stimulant to help inspire their visions of art, the Helio Oticia & Neville D'Almeida pool was envisioned in order to "bridge the language of art and cinema." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Psychedelic Pool Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new ways to integrate art and swimming pools, creating immersive experiences for art enthusiasts and pool lovers alike. - **Stimulant-inspired Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Experiment with unconventional sources of inspiration, such as drugs, to push the boundaries of creativity and challenge societal norms. - **Bridging Art and Cinema:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Find innovative ways to combine the visual storytelling of cinema with the visual aesthetics of art, blurring the lines between the two mediums. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with artists to create unique, immersive art installations that incorporate swimming pools as a central element. - **Hospitality and Tourism:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop themed hotels and resorts that feature psychedelic pool art, offering guests a one-of-a-kind experience blending art, design, and recreation. - **Film and Entertainment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Produce visually stunning films that draw inspiration from the vibrant, surreal world of psychedelic pool art, captivating audiences with their unique visuals. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Colorful Poolside Art Inflatables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cdm30.md) - [Asymmetrical Ultra-Compact Pools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/faraway-pool.md) - [Whimsical Pool-Inspired Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/public-pool-exhibition.md) - [Fluid Basketball-Net Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swimming-pools-and-bubblegum.md) - [Illuminated Bright Pool Surfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vetrite.md) - [Urban Portugal Swimming Pools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loop-pool.md) - [Skylight-Topped English Pool Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/malvern-pool-house.md) - [Sneaker-Shaped Swimming Pools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sneakerpool.md) - [Pool-Inspired Tablecloth Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-piscine-tablecloth.md)