# Culturally Melded Fantasy Art Jennifer Hom Paints with a Blend of Eastern & Western Aesthetics By Jason Soy | Published 2012-06-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jennifer-hom References: [juxtapoz](http://www.juxtapoz.com/Current/the-illustrations-of-jennifer-hom) & [cargocollective](http://cargocollective.com/jenniferhom) Jennifer Hom is an artist whose visual style is reflective of modern globalization. Being of Chinese ethnicity and growing up in the suburbs of Long Island, New York, her images have distinct elements borrowed from both Eastern and Western cultures. From the architecture to the way she renders faces, Hom finds inventive ways to communicate her upbringing onto a canvas, and the results are [fantasy illustrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/printed-decors) that are simultaneously familiar and original all at once. Jennifer Hom explains that, as a Chinese American girl, she grew up with few friends and found solace in drawing whimsical worlds and imaginary creatures. She muses about becoming a [Broadway](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threetower-mixeduse-development) star someday, though her current gig at [Google](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-digital-artwork) as an illustrator will have to suffice for the time being. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **CULTURAL FUSION:** Embracing the blending of Eastern and Western aesthetics in art to create culturally diverse visual styles. - **GLOBALIZED CREATIVITY:** Exploring the influence of modern globalization on artistic expression, resulting in unique and original artworks. - **PERSONAL HERITAGE:** Incorporating one's cultural upbringing into artistic creations, reflecting personal experiences and identity. ### Sectors Adopting This - **ART & DESIGN:** Opportunities for artists to tap into multicultural influences and create innovative and captivating visual artworks. - **ENTERTAINMENT:** Incorporating culturally blended aesthetics in movies, TV shows, and video games to appeal to diverse audiences and offer fresh storytelling opportunities. - **TECHNOLOGY:** Integrating multicultural design elements in digital interfaces, user experiences, and virtual reality applications, enhancing global accessibility and user engagement. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md) - [Biology-Inspired Porcelain Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shiyuan-xu.md) - [Suburban-Inspired Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suburbaninspired-art-exhibition.md) - [Digital City-Inspired Art Works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-central-station.md) - [Bi-Culture-Inspired Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bicultureinspired-art-exhibition.md) - [AAPI-Honoring Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upon-further-reflection.md) - [Mixed Heritage Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/riley-by-jilly-bing.md) - [Human Duality-Themed Abstract Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/passive-aggression.md) - [AI-Generated Real-World Transformations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-generated-world.md)