# Sci-fi Fantasy Wars Jan Ditlev Christensen Shows us Dark Times By Matt Ho | Published 2011-01-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jan-ditlev-christensen References: [cuded](http://www.cuded.com/2011/01/artwork-by-jan-ditlev-christensen/#more-2671) & [janditlev](http://www.janditlev.com/) Conceptual artist Jan Ditlev Christensen dystopian-like illustrations are a must-see. Some of the best work from Jan Ditlev Christensen blends [sci-fi and fantasy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drnjns-dragan) that brings us to an alternate world where machines and mythical creatures battle it out. His work often display bleak settings populated by [monsters and soldiers in war](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-into-darkness). If Christensen’s work had to be described any way, it’d be [Star Wars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-collection-2) meets Halo. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 49% | 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sci-fi Fantasy Art:** There is an opportunity for a new wave of art to emerge by merging sci-fi and fantasy genres. - **Dystopian Imagery:** There is potential for artists to create more dystopian-like illustrations that portray dark themes. - **Alternate Universes:** Creating new universes where machines and mythical creatures engage in epic battles could be a new trend for artists. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Entertainment:** There is an opportunity for film and television production companies to adapt these illustrations into new movies or TV shows. - **Gaming:** Game developers can create new video games that utilize dystopian themes and alternate universes that merge sci-fi and fantasy genres. - **Art:** Art galleries and museums could showcase sci-fi fantasy art as a new emerging art trend that combines two beloved genres. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Generated Retrofuturistic Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrofuturistic-objects.md) - [Otherworldly Wooden Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sculptures-1.md) - [Mind-Bending Graphic Novels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/incal.md) - [CG Technology Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cg-technology-art-exhbition.md) - [Retro Space-Themed Puzzled Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/john-carter.md) - [Sci-Fi Nostalgic Dragon Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ground-dragon.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Dark Sci-Fi Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/darc-sport.md) - [Sci-Fi-Inspired Superbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/akiraducati-superbike.md)