# Pop Culture Digistrations These Jan Folgmann Artworks Reinvent the Familiar in Exciting New Ways By Jordan M | Published 2011-02-22 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jan-folgmann References: [shockblast.net](http://www.shockblast.net/depot-hdm-worx/) & [depot-hdm.deviantart](http://depot-hdm.deviantart.com/) Jan Folgmann is an adventurous artist with a penchant for reinterpreting both the iconic and the futuristic through the medium of [digital illustration](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funpix-ai). From creating [iconic movie character likenesses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/san-diego-comiccon) to [menacing robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hofa-gallery), Jan Folgmann is a master at slightly altering the context of the familiar in order to create bold new impressions. In this collection in particular, for example, the maniacal menace that Jan heightens in Jack Nicholson's portrait seems to give his character from the Shining a whole new level of dangerous and maniacal intensity. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Digital Illustration:** Embracing digital tools and techniques to create artwork opens up new possibilities for artists to reimagine familiar subjects and concepts. - **Iconic Character Reinterpretation:** Artists like Jan Folgmann are finding success by taking well-known characters and giving them a new twist, offering fresh perspectives and engaging experiences for viewers. - **Futuristic Imagery:** Exploring futuristic themes and concepts in digital illustrations allows artists to envision and present unique visions of what's to come, inspiring innovation and forward thinking. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Design:** Digital illustration is disrupting the art and design industry, allowing artists to push boundaries and create captivating new works that challenge traditional notions of art. - **Entertainment:** The reinterpretation of iconic characters in digital illustrations presents opportunities to expand and refresh existing entertainment properties, offering fans new and exciting experiences. - **Technology:** The use of digital tools and techniques in art opens up possibilities for technological advancements and innovations in areas such as graphic design, animation, and augmented reality. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [AI-Generated Retrofuturistic Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrofuturistic-objects.md) - [Sci-Fi-Inspired Classical Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sen-donnan.md) - [Evolved Vibrant Graffiti Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jan-kalb.md) - [Colossal AI Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-artwork.md) - [Deconstructed Pop Art NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matt-gondek.md) - [Apocalypse Post Pandemic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-urban-art.md) - [AI-Generated Soup Can Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/campbells-paintings.md) - [Digital City-Inspired Art Works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-central-station.md)