# Pixelated Wilderness Illustrations These Laura Bifano 'Menagerie' Images Turn Animals Into Cubes By Jason Soy | Published 2011-07-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laura-bifano-menagerie References: [biffno.deviantart](http://biffno.deviantart.com/) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/shop/PrintsByLaura?ref=top_trail&order=custom&page=1) These Laura Bifano 'Menagerie' images will surely mess with your eyes as you begin to lose sight of what's real and what's virtual. Inspired by her [love of nature](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/untamed-nature) and of video game graphics, this artist made a unique collection of [painted, pixelated animals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bearista-game), fusing the two distinct aesthetics in a harmonious and breathtaking manner. The Laura Bifano 'Menagerie' collection will feature ten animals in all, though Bifano has currently only unveiled two pieces featuring a deer and a heron thus far. **Implications** - Many North American consumers are currently trying to mediate their relationship between technology and reality. Consumers are trying not to be over-reliant on technology, but are also at the mercy of its convenience. Corporations looking to capitalize off this consumer mentality may consider providing consumers a service that lets them escape technology for a period of time. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Nature-inspired Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop immersive virtual reality experiences that combine nature-inspired art with interactive elements. - **Tech-reality Balance:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create apps or devices that help users strike a healthy balance between technology and reality, promoting digital detox and mindfulness. - **Pixelated Aesthetics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce a line of products that embrace the pixelated aesthetics trend, catering to the nostalgia and digital art enthusiasts. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Entertainment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with digital artists to create immersive experiences that blur the line between art and technology in exhibitions or virtual galleries. - **Wellness and Self-care:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop holistic wellness solutions or retreats aimed at helping individuals disconnect from technology and reconnect with nature. - **Technology and Gaming:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create video games or virtual worlds that incorporate pixelated graphics and nature-inspired elements for a unique gaming experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nature Aesthetic Tech Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wilderkind-collection.md) - [Immersive Digital Forests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teamlab-1.md) - [Video Game-Themed Pixel Paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixel-art-collection.md) - [Almost-Extinct Animal Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fauna-series.md) - [Mineral-Inspired Digital Art Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neogene-collection.md) - [AI-Generated Real-World Transformations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-generated-world.md) - [Glass Beaded Intricate Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painting-exhibition.md) - [AI-Generated Retrofuturistic Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrofuturistic-objects.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md)