# Vortex Art Homes The Inversion House By Howard Wu | Published 2008-09-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inversion-vortex-house-art-project References: [artlies.org](http://www.artlies.org/article.php?id=1256&issue=47&s=0) & [artleaguehouston.org](http://www.artleaguehouston.org/InversionPressRelease.htm) This artful architecture can look either like a [brilliant museum display](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/museum-for-papirkunst) or a run-down shack depending on your perspective. Dan Havel and Dean Ruck of Art League Houston created this "Inversion" in 2005, out of [two 1920s houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-horns) that were slated for demolition. Coincidentally, these houses served as classrooms for the Art League Houston. Perhaps the most impressive attribute was that this was completed in a four-week period. **Implications** - As consumers recover from economic uncertainty, they're turning to products that can distract them from their current financial predicament. This coping mechanism is sufficiently satiated with [surrealistic artwork and abstract imagery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1) because it offers its viewers a form of escape. Corporations looking to appeal to consumers, especially during the economic recession, may benefit from incorporating surrealistic design elements into their wares and services. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Surrealistic Artwork:** Opportunity for corporations to incorporate surrealistic design elements into their products and services for consumer appeal. - **Abstract Imagery:** Potential for incorporating abstract imagery into products and services as a form of escapism and distraction for consumers during economic uncertainty. - **Escape Products:** Growing demand for products that offer an escape from financial predicaments, providing an opportunity for businesses to cater to this consumer need. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art & Design:** Artists and designers have the opportunity to create surrealistic artwork and abstract imagery that can be integrated into various industries. - **Consumer Goods:** Corporations within the consumer goods industry can incorporate surrealistic design elements and abstract imagery into their products to attract consumers seeking escapism. - **Hospitality & Entertainment:** The hospitality and entertainment industries can explore offering escape products and experiences that incorporate surrealistic design elements and abstract imagery to engage consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Abstract Fantasy Home Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abstract-fantasy-home.md) - [Pavilion-Style Art Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galeria-house.md) - [Warped Georgian Townhouse Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-week-at-the-knees.md) - [Immersive Artful Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oveneck-33.md) - [Optical Illusion Replica Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liberty-science-center.md) - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md) - [Inversion Living Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-getaway.md) - [Sculptural Facade Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fractal-facade-house.md) - [Curved Translucent Experimental Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptors-apartment.md)