# Ethereal Portrait Illustrations Jo In Hyuk Uses Minimalism and Surreal Elements in Her Work By Jamie Danielle Munro | Published 2014-03-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jo-in-hyuk References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/jo-in-hyuk-illustration) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/joinhyuk) Jo In Hyuk is a talented artist who infuses her work with [ethereal elements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anima). Her latest illustrations include portraits of a dazed girl, who seems unfamiliar and uncomfortable in her surroundings. Nature also seems to play a prominent role in these portraits. Jo In Hyuk includes the young female subject floating in water, with a small fish going by. Another image shows her with a lizard-like creature tattooed across the side of her head. It's hard to tell whether Jo In Hyuk saw this as a real animal across the side of the subject or whether she intended to have it as a drawing across the young woman's skull. The [portrait illustrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portrait-mom) leave much to the imagination, giving onlookers a glimpse into the young girl's life without offering much detail. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Ethereal Art:** Exploring unique expressions of emotion through surreal artwork presents opportunities for creativity and innovation in the art industry. - **Minimalist Style:** The trend of 'less is more' and minimalism in art offers opportunities for innovation that can challenge and transform traditional artistic norms. - **Mixing Elements:** Combining unexpected elements in illustrations and artwork opens up the possibility for disruptive innovation in the art industry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art:** Incorporating ethereal and surreal elements into modern art presents opportunities for emerging and established artists to stand out and create new forms of expression. - **Fashion:** Fusing unconventional elements into fashion design provides opportunities for designers to create unique and innovative clothing pieces. - **Publishing:** Ethereal illustrations and minimalist design elements can be utilized in book and magazine publishing to create visually stunning and captivating designs that challenge traditional layout formats. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Human Duality-Themed Abstract Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/passive-aggression.md) - [Striking Urban Wildlife Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clare-allin.md) - [Biology-Inspired Porcelain Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shiyuan-xu.md) - [Raunchy Anime-Inspired Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manuela-soto-sosa.md) - [Realistic Sketch-Reflective Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drawing-series.md) - [Human Nature-Themed Art Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sea-im-awake.md) - [Surreal Love-Themed Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joakim-ojanen.md) - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md) - [Glamorous Artful Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-jane.md)