# Trippy Surreal Collages Lin Mei Creates Mixed Media Pieces That are Out of This World By Meghan Young | Published 2011-08-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lin-mei References: [lifelounge.au](http://www.lifelounge.com.au/art-and-design/news/lin-mei-collages.aspx) & [linmeistudio](http://linmeistudio.com) Although mixed media forms of art are nothing new anymore, there is something quite unique about Lin Mei's work that makes it hard to stop looking at. Forget about the [vibrant colors and trippy scenes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorama) for now. Instead, focus on the cohesive nature of each of Lin Mei's collages. Far from being a mess of images superimposed on one another, these artworks can almost tell a clear albeit [surreal story](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1). Currently based in Sydney, Australia, Lin Mei received her Masters in Animation and Interactive Media as well as her graduate diploma in Communication Design in Melbourne. Originally working as an [exhibition designer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flowchart) and editor, Lin Mei made the switch to illustration, graphic design, drawing, web-based design, animation and photography in order to pursue her passion for visual arts. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Surreal Collages:** The popularity of Lin Mei's unique approach to mixed media art suggests an opportunity for other artists to experiment with surrealist themes in their own work. - **Non-linear Narrative:** The storytelling nature of Lin Mei's collages could inspire a trend of non-linear narrative forms in film and animation. - **Cohesive Mixed Media:** Lin Mei's ability to seamlessly blend different types of media in her art presents opportunities for further development and experimentation in mixed media. ### Where This Applies - **Fine Arts:** Lin Mei's work represents a potential avenue for fine artists to incorporate surrealism and storytelling techniques into their pieces. - **Graphic Design:** The cohesiveness and visual impact of Lin Mei's work could inspire graphic designers to explore mixed media and surrealism in their designs. - **Animation and Film:** Lin Mei's art could inspire future animators and filmmakers to experiment with non-linear narratives and surrealism in their work. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mesmerizing Sculpture Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mesmerizing-sculpture.md) - [Glass Beaded Intricate Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painting-exhibition.md) - [Digital City-Inspired Art Works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-central-station.md) - [Intricate Fiber Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threadwork-women-redefining-fiber-arts.md) - [Sculptural Mixed-Media Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folded-echoes.md) - [Illusion-Inspired Design Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ripples-collection.md) - [AI-Generated Real-World Transformations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-generated-world.md) - [Biology-Inspired Porcelain Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shiyuan-xu.md) - [Paper-Made Mosaic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-life-architecture-exhibition.md)