# Extreme Luchador Exhibits Justin Ericksen's El Lucha Monstruo Art Show By Christina Butty | Published 2009-07-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/justin-ericksens-el-lucha-monstruo-art-show References: [justin-erickson](http://www.justin-erickson.com/) & [rue-morgue](http://www.rue-morgue.com/) Very obviously inspired by the theme of [Mexican wrestling](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taste-of-mexico) were the pieces in Justin Ericksen’s El Lucho Monstruo art show at the Gladstone Hotel. Sadly, Justin Ericksen’s El Lucho Monstruo art show was a one night stand and is no longer up. While most of the art belonged to Justin Ericken, there were also pieces by Rue Morgue (art director Ghoulish Gary Pullin) featured. Justin Ericksen’s El Lucho Monstruo art show was very well received with some folks liking the the [monster theme](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/san-diego-comiccon) and other liking the wrestling. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Monster-themed Art Exhibitions:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the fusion of different art forms, such as Mexican wrestling and monsters, to create unique and captivating exhibitions. - **One Night Stand Art Shows:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Embrace the temporary nature of art shows and use it as a selling point, creating a sense of urgency and exclusivity for art enthusiasts. - **Collaborative Art Projects:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Foster collaborations between different artists to produce art shows that showcase diverse styles and perspectives. ### Where This Applies - **Art Exhibitions:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate interactive elements into art exhibitions to enhance audience engagement and create immersive experiences. - **Art Direction:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Experiment with unconventional themes and styles in art direction to challenge traditional norms and attract new audiences. - **Wrestling Merchandise:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the crossover between wrestling and art to create unique merchandise that appeals to both sports and art enthusiasts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Forgotten Theme-Park Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forgotten-fantasy.md) - [Surreal Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeffrey-deitch-art-gallery.md) - [Neo-Mexican Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/para-morelio.md) - [Abstract Toronto Home Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elte-fine-art.md) - [Designer Toy Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monsters-by-monsters-now-and-then.md) - [Weather-Inspired Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weatherinspired-art-exhibition.md) - [Immersive Hotel Art Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nobu-hotel-los-cabos.md) - [Collaborative Designer Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/just-like-heaven-art-exhibition.md) - [Toronto Art Wine Colllabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-prisoner-wine-co-and-artist-justin-broadbent.md)