# Psychedelic Sci-Fi Luchadors James Jirat Patradoon Illustrates Some Dynamic and Surreal Wrestlers By Jason Soy | Published 2011-08-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/james-jirat-patradoon References: [ufunk.net](http://www.ufunk.net/en/artistes/send-me-to-bed-15-superbes-illustrations-de-james-jirat-patradoon/) & [jiratpatradoon](http://www.jiratpatradoon.com/) I've yet to become a luchador enthusiast since they're rarely seen in North American media, but these [James Jirat Patradoon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elko-gen-2) illustrations are making me want to [YouTube](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/learning-with-buddy) any and all available material on Mexican wrestlers. After all, how can someone not find these psychedelic images of luchadors with ray guns in dynamic poses badass looking? What I'm most impressed with in these James Jirat Patradoon illustrations is the expressions on each of his subjects' faces. They're always strained in some way, whether it's from giving someone a righteous fist pounding or from being on the receiving end of a brutal beating. **Implications** - Consumers appreciate psychedelic imagery because it induces euphoria from its viewers. Euphoria is desired by consumers as a coping mechanism for everyday stresses. Corporations may consider using psychedelic imagery in their promotional and media campaigns since consumer demand for it is always high. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Psychedelic Imagery:** Corporations may consider using psychedelic imagery in their promotional and media campaigns since consumer demand for it is always high. - **Luchadors in Media:** There is an opportunity for media companies to showcase luchador wrestling and tap into North American interest in the sport genre. - **Dynamic Illustration:** There is potential for graphic designers to experiment with dynamic illustration in advertising or media projects. ### Where This Applies - **Advertising:** There is potential for advertising agencies to use dynamic illustrations and psychedelic imagery in their campaigns. - **Media:** Media companies can tap into North American interest in luchador wrestling and incorporate it into their programming. - **Graphic Design:** There is an opportunity for graphic designers to utilize dynamic illustration and psychedelic imagery in their projects. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sci-Fi-Inspired Classical Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sen-donnan.md) - [Psychedelic Skateboard Decks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-psychedelia.md) - [Art-Appreciating Hazy IPAs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artistic-hazy-ipas.md) - [AI-Generated Motorbike Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coldstar-art.md) - [Artful Energy Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/el-jefe-energy.md) - [Luchador-Inspired Tortilla Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/el-nacho-tortilla-chips.md) - [Collectible Pop Culture-Referencing Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/san-diego-comiccon.md) - [Burgeoning Psychedelic Art Movements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/psychedelic-art-movement.md) - [Raw Sports Emotion Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/game-exhibition.md)