# Metropolis Revealing Paintings This Collection by Artist Jieun Park Slowly Reveals Cities By Alexander Lam | Published 2013-06-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jieun-park References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2013/06/miniature-city-brushstroke-paintings.html) & [saatchionline](http://www.saatchionline.com/parkg) Scratching away at the surface of reality, paintings by South Korean artist Jieun Park look as if she tore away at the canvas to reveal a city lying within. Each painting plays with space as brushstrokes seemingly uncover metropolises. Abstract strokes which look like they were created by a giant brush mar the surface of the canvas. Park illustrated complex and [colorful cities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorscape-installation) within the sweeping strokes to create a surreal effect. Park's metropolis paintings were inspired by her [love of travel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-travel). As she traveled from city to city, Park created paintings that capture the emotions of her adventures. As a result, each work is themed after a [specific city](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seoul-my-soul). The collection captures scenes from places such as Busan, Firenze and Lyon. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Surreal Cityscapes:** The popularity of Park's unique paintings of abstract, layered cityscapes is on the rise. - **Travel-inspired Art:** As more people seek unique and personal art that captures the spirit of their adventures, demand for travel-inspired art such as that of Jieun Park is increasing. - **Surface Manipulation:** Park's technique of scraping away at the paint to reveal a hidden image offers opportunities for creative disruption in the world of art and design. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fine Art:** Fine art galleries and collectors are increasingly interested in Park's striking paintings, which present a fresh take on traditional urban landscapes. - **Tourism:** As travel experiences become more personalized, tourism companies and destinations can benefit from incorporating Park's unique cityscapes into their branding and marketing materials. - **Interior Design:** The bold yet nuanced colors and unique surface textures of Park's paintings can provide inspiration for interior designers looking to create memorable spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Digital City-Inspired Art Works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-central-station.md) - [Paper-Made Mosaic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-life-architecture-exhibition.md) - [Realistic Sketch-Reflective Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drawing-series.md) - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md) - [Suburban-Inspired Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suburbaninspired-art-exhibition.md) - [Kyoto-Inspired Solo Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ode-to-kyoto.md) - [Apocalypse Post Pandemic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-urban-art.md) - [Human Duality-Themed Abstract Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/passive-aggression.md) - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md)