# Hauntingly Evocative Animal Portraits Jaume Montserrat 'Emptyland' Series Will Move You By Mesel Isaac | Published 2013-11-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jaume-montserrat References: [ufunk.net](http://www.ufunk.net/artistes/emptyland/) & [jaumemontserrat](http://jaumemontserrat.com/emptyland/) Spanish artist Jaume Montserrat has created a series of hauntingly beautiful [animal drawings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portrait-mom) for his work, entitled 'Emptyland.' The way Jaume Montserrat draws these animals is with such delicate grace and precision that they look extremely detailed. Adding to this is the manner in which Jaume chose to illustrate them, creating an illusion where the animals appear to be made out of [strips of paper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragmenti). The animals look weak and hallow, compelling the viewer to want to help them. The way some of the animals interact with one another further intensifies the effect. Jaume Montserrat work is truly touching. It's incredible what a [pencil and a few well-placed lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drawing-series) can do to our emotions. These haunting animal portraits are incredibly evocative. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, South 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Animal Ethical Awareness:** Opportunity for businesses to promote ethical treatment of animals through innovative approaches. - **Detailed Minimalism:** Opportunity for artists and designers to explore the emotional impact of simple yet intricate artwork. - **Visual Illusion Techniques:** Opportunity for creative professionals to experiment with visual illusions to evoke strong emotional responses. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Design:** Innovative techniques in art and design can create powerful emotional connections with viewers. - **Animal Advocacy Organizations:** Opportunity to use highly evocative artwork to raise awareness about the emotional depth and vulnerability of animals. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Use of visual illusions in marketing campaigns can captivate and engage audiences in a unique and memorable way. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stunning Origami Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-portaits.md) - [Striking Urban Wildlife Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clare-allin.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [AI Pet Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drawmypet.md) - [Sculpturally Provocative Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vibrant-sculptural-vase.md) - [Collaborative Sculptural Art Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neojomon-biomorphic-fantme.md) - [Custom Pet Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portrait-mom.md) - [Realistic Sketch-Reflective Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drawing-series.md) - [Paper-Made Mosaic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-life-architecture-exhibition.md)