# Vibrant Hallucinatory Visions Joanna Krotka Renders Psychedelic Pictures with an Asian Twist By Jason Soy | Published 2012-02-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joanna-krotka References: [fuckyeahillustrativeart.tumblr](http://fuckyeahillustrativeart.tumblr.com/post/17948385094/joanna-krotka-follow-joanna-on-tumblr-here) & [joannakrotka_](http://www.joannakrotka.com) These Joanna Krotka illustrations are keeping the [psychedelic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/synergy-by-design) ‘60s and ‘70s alive through badass images depicting hallucinatory visuals and trippy concepts. From a gargantuan floating head in the sky with snakes coming out of its eyes to a woman embracing a skeletal soldier while lying in a pond, Krotka’s images tell bizarre stories while engaging audiences’ eyes with technically superior graphics. Combining these two things makes this [Krakow, Poland-based](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krakw-apartment) artist’s work truly amazing and easy to gravitate to as a young adult. Unsurprisingly, Joanna Krotka cites ‘70s progressive rock as her favorite genre of music. Her images definitely give off a retro rocker vibe, but even more fascinating are the subtle Asian influences found within her illustrations. Several of her creations are drawn in a style evocative of [Japanese woodblock prints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japonisme-1), only reinterpreted with Krotka’s imaginative artistic flair. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Psychedelic Art Revival:** Johnna Krotka's funky illustrations represent the psychedelic art movement's comeback. - **Asian Art Fusion:** Drawing from Japanese woodblock art, there's opportunity to fuse styles in modern art. - **Storytelling Through Art:** Krotka's captivating visuals create a new artwork genre, which pave the way for new forms of storytelling. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Visual Communication:** The advertising industry can tap into Krotka's unique visual style as part of their branding and promotion campaigns. - **Publishing and Entertainment:** There is room for the book and film industry to use Krotka's work to engage audiences in new ways. - **Digital Art and Design:** The growth of online visual communication creates opportunities for Krotka's striking art style to be included in various products such as clothing, digital magazines, and social media imagery. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Burgeoning Psychedelic Art Movements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/psychedelic-art-movement.md) - [Marble-Patterned Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/psychedelic-interior.md) - [Psychedelic Skateboard Decks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-psychedelia.md) - [Psychedelic Hand-Painted Cabinets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collection-iii.md) - [Kyoto-Inspired Solo Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ode-to-kyoto.md) - [Raunchy Anime-Inspired Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manuela-soto-sosa.md) - [Vibrant Design Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neon-primitivism.md) - [Mesmerizing Sculpture Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mesmerizing-sculpture.md) - [Glamorous Artful Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-jane.md)