# Universe-Merging Collages Hugo Barros's Collages Mashes Worlds for a Surreal Effect By Alexander Lam | Published 2013-05-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hugo-barros References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/357774/Surreal-Architectural-Collages-Mesh-Different-Worlds-Together/) & [tumblr](http://www.tumblr.com/tagged/hugo) Collages by artist Hugo Barros use images with extremely different environments to form [surreal landscapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeffrey-deitch-art-gallery). The artworks combine otherworldly graphics with realistic scenes to create [mind-bending portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1). Each collage uses only a few different images but the combination of Barros's has a large impact. A common thread throughout Barros's series of collages is his choice of merging micro with macro. Things like placing a giant earth together with a quaint poolside scene or a closeup moon with a peaceful riviera combines the large with the small. Each everyday scene merged with bizarre landscapes creates the off-putting sense that the reality being depicted is normal and realistic. However, you can quickly realize how ridiculous the scene is after further inspection. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South 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 - **Micro-macro Universe:** Opportunity for artists to collaborate with scientists and explore microscopic and macroscopic worlds in innovative ways. - **Surreal Realism:** Opportunity for fashion designers to incorporate surreal elements in traditional designs for unique and eye-catching clothing. - **Mind-bending Graphics:** Opportunity for video game developers to create visually stunning and mind-bending game environments. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can collaborate to create unique and surreal designs for various industries. - **Fashion:** Fashion designers can incorporate surreal elements in traditional designs for eye-catching clothing. - **Video Games:** Video game developers can create new games with visually stunning and mind-bending game environments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Generated Real-World Transformations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-generated-world.md) - [Apocalypse Post Pandemic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-urban-art.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Laser-Cut Urban Artistry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laser-cut-city-maps.md) - [Stunning Origami Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-portaits.md) - [Retro Space-Themed Puzzled Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/john-carter.md) - [Colossal AI Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-artwork.md) - [Otherworldly Wooden Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sculptures-1.md) - [Digital-Themed Glitchy Visual Wallpapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glitch-wallpaper.md)