# Trippy Toon Tapestries The Irene Alvarez 'Turn Me Op' Art Show is Bold and Dynamic By Jana Pijak | Published 2012-01-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/irene-alvarez-turn-me-op References: [dazeddigital](http://www.dazeddigital.com/artsandculture/article/12294/1/irene-alvarez-turn-me-op) & [itsrudetostare](http://www.itsrudetostare.com/irene-alvarez-turn-me-op-sending-me-dizzy/) The trippy Irene Alvarez 'Turn Me Op' art show features brightly-hued pieces that are eye-catching and bold. The project is the artist's latest collaboration with the Audax Textielmuseum Tilburg. These dizzying depictions take inspiration from a wide variety of pop culture iconography that includes classic [Disney](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brent-estabrook-debuts-storytime) characters, ethnic idols as well as psychedelic collages. These innovative tapestries take risks and dare to stand apart from the crowd. Artist Irene Alvares fuses her sculpture background with textile design, making for a final collection enriched with texture. These woven illustrations take inspiration from [Op Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/otto-studio) and Pop Art genres, experimenting with materials, transparencies and visual techniques. The Irene Alvarez Turn me Op tapestry series aims to change human perception with a [striking optical illusion effect](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ripples-collection) that draws the viewer in. Image Credit: Irene Alvarez ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Trippy Art:** The bold and eye-catching 'Turn Me Op' tapestries by Irene Alvarez showcase the trend of trippy art, offering disruptive innovation opportunities in the art and design industry. - **Op Art Revival:** The 'Turn Me Op' tapestries by Irene Alvarez draw inspiration from Op Art, marking a revival of the movement and presenting disruptive innovation opportunities in the visual arts and fashion industries. - **Collaborative Art Exhibits:** The Irene Alvarez 'Turn Me Op' art show, in collaboration with the Audax Textielmuseum Tilburg, exemplifies the trend of collaborative art exhibits, presenting disruptive innovation opportunities in the art and museum industries. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Design:** The 'Turn Me Op' tapestries by Irene Alvarez offer disruptive innovation opportunities in the art and design industry, pushing the boundaries of traditional mediums and techniques. - **Visual Arts:** The 'Turn Me Op' tapestries by Irene Alvarez present disruptive innovation opportunities in the visual arts industry, combining traditional weaving techniques with contemporary artistic styles. - **Fashion:** The Op Art inspired tapestries by Irene Alvarez open up disruptive innovation opportunities in the fashion industry, offering unique pattern designs and textile applications. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mesmerizing Artful Patterned Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electtrico-collection.md) - [Intricate Fiber Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threadwork-women-redefining-fiber-arts.md) - [Handwoven Colorful Tapestries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/versus-edition-one.md) - [Dynamic Immersive Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amongus.md) - [Whimsically Vibrant Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorama.md) - [Oil Painting-Inspired Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antonio-santn.md) - [Pattern-Heavy Design Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/what-are-you-looking-at.md) - [Breathtaking Woven Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woven-installation.md) - [Vibrantly Bold Wallpaper Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/otto-studio.md)