# Super Surreal Absract Art Kristine Harper Follows in the Footsteps of Monet By Jessica Marcel | Published 2010-03-31 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kristine-harper References: [art-milk](http://art-milk.com/kristine-harper/) & [harpersbazar.dk](http://www.harpersbazar.dk/index.php?aktuel=69&p2=60&p3=69) Artist Kristine Harper appears to have taken over where Monet left off. Monet, the legendary artist, began drawing [ponds and flowers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-met-monet-bridge-over-a-pond-of-water) somewhat realistically. As he aged, his drawings became more and [more abstract](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/claude-monet-the-immersive-experience), although they were usually still recognizable as flowers. In Kristine Harper's paintings, however, there are no recognizable objects. Instead, the audience is left to imagine what is pictured. The [varying colors and changing palette](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japonisme-1) adds emotion to an otherwise unknown vista. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 Artification:** Expanding beyond the limits of realistic art, abstract art provides a new means for individuals to explore the unknown. - **Emotional Realism:** Using color and palette choices, artists can evoke emotions and create feeling through abstract paintings. - **Post-objective Visuals:** By expressing an object without representing it, artists can imagine new and unique pathways for both meaning and creation. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fine Arts:** A new wave of creating art has emerged as avant-garde individuals search for post-objective meanings to their creations. - **Marketing and Advertising:** As abstract aesthetics continue to evolve, marketers can utilize the language of abstract art to reach their audiences more effectively through emotional connection. - **Textiles and Fashion:** Bridging the gap between two-dimensional and three-dimensional artists, abstract texts and patterns can provide unlimited opportunities for fashion designers to create unique garments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hand-Painted Watercolor Prints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emma-webster.md) - [Otherwordly Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/william-monk.md) - [Boundary-Pushing Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/briony-douglas-1.md) - [Limited Semi-Biographical Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uncertainty.md) - [Glass Beaded Intricate Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painting-exhibition.md) - [Artist Connection-Focused Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-vonholten.md) - [Leftover Househouse Paint Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-drop.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [Immersive Impressionist Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/claude-monet-the-immersive-experience.md)