# Deconstructed Spatter Paintings John Klukas and Michael Cina's Collaborative Artwork is Surreal By M | Published 2014-06-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/john-klukas References: [coolhunting](http://www.coolhunting.com/culture/michael-cina-john-klukas-she-who-saw-the-deep.php?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20ch%20Cool%20Hunting) & [45houses](http://www.45houses.com/) Dynamic art duo Michael Cina and John Klukas recently teamed up to create a stunning [gallery show](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/just-like-heaven-art-exhibition) titled, 'She Who Saw the Deep.' The art show featured a collection of 20 different pieces that creatively fused [graphic design, painting and photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painting-exhibition) into one aesthetic art form. While the Cina and Klukas weren't actually able to collaborate in person because they live over 1,200-miles apart, the artists were able to compensate for the distance and use technology to create their [collaborative pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creator-odyssey). Klukas began the process in his NYC studio by shooting several striking images of models dripping in black paint. From there, the images were sent to Cina's studio in Minneapolis where he added technicolor paint splatters. Cina then scanned the images and proceeded to further deconstruct them brush stroke by brush stroke. The end result is breathtaking with a touch of surrealism. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Deconstructed Artwork:** Exploring new avenues of artistry by blending graphic design, painting, and photography into one. - **Remote Collaboration:** Leveraging technology to enable remote artists to collaborate despite distance. - **Surrealism in Design:** Infusing surreal elements into design to create otherworldly and captivating visuals. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Design:** New opportunities arise to create unique art pieces by employing different techniques from various fields. - **Technology:** The use of technology facilitates creative collaboration by overcoming geographical barriers. - **Photography:** Artists can incorporate photography into their work to produce a combination of effects and unique impressions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Juxtaposing Artful Collaborative Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sea-galaxy.md) - [Drone-Assisted Landscape Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/katsu-1.md) - [Intersecting Dimensional Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diorama.md) - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md) - [Leftover Househouse Paint Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-drop.md) - [Juxtaposing Digital Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/riflessi.md) - [Digital City-Inspired Art Works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-central-station.md) - [Deconstructed Pop Art NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matt-gondek.md) - [Modern Artist-Collaborative Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arsham-in-kohler.md)