# Childish Classic Masterpieces Katarzyna Slowianska Re-Imagines Old Paintings with Kiddish Subjects By Jason Soy | Published 2012-06-21 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/katarzyna-slowianska References: [blog.thaeger](http://blog.thaeger.com/2012/06/18/classic-chibi-paintings/) & [kucz.net](http://kucz.net/katarzyna/index.html) Most people are familiar with the masterpieces referenced in these Katarzyna Slowianska paintings, but I’m sure many of you would have never expected to see the Mona Lisa or the Girl with a Pearl Earring re-imagined as children. The incredible Slowianska has the unique ability to replicate the works of Leonardo da Vinci, [Johannes Vermeer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/johannes-vermeer-1), Rembrandt and more while replacing the original subjects with youthful incarnations of themselves. It’s quite an amazing sight to see famous art figures with round faces and stubby anatomy. Katarzyna Slowianska works mostly with oil paint, though she’ll use whatever materials necessary in order mimic the exact look of the originals. This abstract art form is akin to Japanese-style “chibi” illustration, in which well-known characters are rendered with cutesy kiddish features. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Reimagining Masterpieces with Children:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the market for reimagined artworks that appeal to a younger audience. - **Replicating Famous Artworks:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop technologies or techniques for accurately replicating famous artworks using alternative materials. - **Abstract Art Inspired by Chibi Illustration:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine elements of abstract art and Japanese-style chibi illustration to create unique and appealing artworks. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art Market:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Cater to the growing demand for reimagined and replicated artworks in the art market. - **Children's Entertainment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create new forms of entertainment, such as animated series or interactive experiences, based on reimagined artworks featuring childlike characters. - **Art Education:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop educational programs or tools that use reimagined artworks to engage children and introduce them to classical art. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Art-Inspired Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-mattel-x-moma.md) - [Iconic Painting-Inspired Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/girl-with-a-pearl-earring-1.md) - [Art-Inspired Toy Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hape-x-the-met.md) - [Kid-Designed Sculptural Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galerie-philia.md) - [Childlike Characters Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/childlike-characters-art-exhibition.md) - [Glass Beaded Intricate Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painting-exhibition.md) - [Customizable Kids Wall Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doodleface.md) - [Rediscovered Iconic Masterpieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gustav-klimt1.md) - [Apocalypse Post Pandemic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-urban-art.md)