# Folklore Female Paintings The Jolene Lai Allegory Series Portrays Traditional Chinese Narratives By Gil Cohen | Published 2012-12-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jolene-lai-allegory References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/Allegory/6206695) & [enelojial](http://www.enelojial.com/) In this latest exhibition, the Jolene Lai Allegory series portrays [various female characters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/women-carvers) taken out of traditional Chinese mythologies. Jolene Lai grew up on traditional Chinese literature and traditional folk stories, which she found to have an impact on shaping Chinese culture and the Chinese people of today. In her oil on canvas paintings, the artist captures the bizarre aspects, the romance and the emotion that these women embody in the various stories. We see the humor and folly within the characters, as well as their determination and righteousness in their quest to do what's right. Each painting is set in a [surreal environment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeffrey-deitch-art-gallery) that comes straight out of her imagination. The Jolene Lai Allegory series re-imagines the classic narratives of [traditional Chinese folklore](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ay-lelum-the-good-house-of-design). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Traditional Chinese Narratives:** Opportunity to incorporate traditional Chinese narratives into contemporary art forms. - **Mythological Art:** Potential for creating art that portrays characters from mythologies. - **Surreal Imagery:** Chance to explore surreal environments in visual art. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art:** Opportunity for artists to create paintings inspired by traditional Chinese folklore. - **Culture:** Potential for cultural institutions to exhibit and promote traditional Chinese narratives through art. - **Entertainment:** Chance to develop entertainment media based on traditional Chinese mythologies or allegories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Human Duality-Themed Abstract Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/passive-aggression.md) - [Human Nature-Themed Art Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sea-im-awake.md) - [Glass Beaded Intricate Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painting-exhibition.md) - [Suburban-Inspired Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suburbaninspired-art-exhibition.md) - [Raunchy Anime-Inspired Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manuela-soto-sosa.md) - [Intricate Fiber Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threadwork-women-redefining-fiber-arts.md) - [Otherwordly Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/william-monk.md) - [Dark Abstracted Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-minyades-exhibition.md) - [Cross-Cultural Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mother-goddess-of-the-three-realms.md)