# Beautiful Agression Graphics 'Women With Open Hearts' by Tara McPherson By TrendHead | Published 2008-11-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inside-womens-hearts-chic-art-by-tara-mcpherson References: [dazeddigital](http://www.dazeddigital.com/view/default.aspx?Category=22&ArticleID=1467&PageNum=1) & [taramcpherson](http://www.taramcpherson.com/index.php) Who wouldn't want to know what's inside a woman's heart? Now you can find out, as the internationally accomplished artist Tara McPherson has created a fine selection of paintings depicting women with open hearts, literally. You can see through them! With titles such as 'The Guilt Will Eat You Alive… If You Let It' and 'My Love Flows Out Like a Waterfall and Goes Nowhere,' McPherson’s paintings often surprise in a puzzling way. You will be strangely drawn to the [images of her women](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/women-carvers) and their beautiful eyes. They seem playful, yet reveal a macabre or slightly sad truth underneath. These brilliant [paintings will be exhibited](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kennedy-yanko) at the Dorothy Circus Gallery in Rome as part of a group show investigating the motif of nostalgia. The exhibit will run until December 30th. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Open-hearted Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Artists can explore new ways to depict vulnerability and emotional depth through artwork. - **Puzzling Imagery:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create thought-provoking visuals that engage viewers and challenge traditional artistic conventions. - **Nostalgia Exploration:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Use nostalgic themes as inspiration to create contemporary art that resonates with modern audiences. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate cutting-edge technology like augmented reality or virtual reality to enhance the viewing experience of art. - **Gallery:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Curate immersive exhibitions that incorporate interactive elements to captivate visitors and offer a unique art gallery experience. - **Fine Arts Education:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new educational programs that focus on teaching artists how to evoke powerful emotions and convey complex concepts through their work. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Human Duality-Themed Abstract Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/passive-aggression.md) - [Surreal Love-Themed Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joakim-ojanen.md) - [Human Nature-Themed Art Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sea-im-awake.md) - [Glamorous Artful Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-jane.md) - [Intricate Fiber Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threadwork-women-redefining-fiber-arts.md) - [Medicine-Inspired Artful Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/something-for-the-pain.md) - [Glass Beaded Intricate Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painting-exhibition.md) - [Red-Accented Artist Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-of-richard-macdonald.md) - [CD-Comprised Towering Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stratagems.md)