# Swirled Paintings Ken Cro-Ken's Artwork is a Darkly-Colored Wonder By Allison Love | Published 2010-08-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ken-cro-ken References: [notcot.org](http://www.notcot.org/post/33767) & [butdoesitfloat](http://butdoesitfloat.com/587183/I-will-pause-to-consider-this-eternity-from-which-the-subsequent-ones) Ken Cro-Ken has created beautiful paintings that resemble the earth's surface from outer space. The title of these interesting pieces of art is 'I will pause to consider this eternity from which the subsequent ones derive.... but does it float' which was created by Jorge Luis Borges. The paintings are swirls of color that radiate off the canvas, showcasing the power that paint has on a page. This breathtaking artwork by Ken Cro-Ken is creative and imaginative. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Abstract Expressionism:** Opportunity for artists to experiment with large-scale, bold compositions and explore the use of color and texture, leading to dynamic and unique creations. - **Interior Design:** Swirled paintings can add a unique and eye-catching statement piece to any room and are an opportunity for designers to incorporate bold and colorful art into their work. - **Virtual Art Galleries:** The visually stunning and thought-provoking nature of swirled paintings lend themselves to a fully immersive digital art experience and can disrupt the traditional art gallery model. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fine Art:** Artists and galleries can leverage the popularity of striking and unconventional works to create unique and memorable experiences for collectors and investors. - **Home Decor:** Swirled paintings can become a stylish and modern trend in the home decor industry, representing a high-end sophistication in the market. - **Digital Art:** Artists and tech companies can collaborate to create and showcase swirled paintings in a fully immersive digital experience, shifting the focus away from the physical artwork. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Otherwordly Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/william-monk.md) - [Color-Blending Kinetic Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/felipe-pantone.md) - [Creative Pop Art Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kenny-scharf-x-crocs-pollex-clog.md) - [Oil Painting-Inspired Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antonio-santn.md) - [Otherworldly Wooden Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sculptures-1.md) - [Leftover Househouse Paint Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-drop.md) - [Wonderous Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/your-psychoacoustic-light-ensemble.md) - [Childlike Characters Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/childlike-characters-art-exhibition.md) - [Playful Balloon Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keff-joons.md)