# Dimensionally Folded Illustrations Marcelo Daldoce's Rippled Artwork Plays With Perception By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-07-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marcelo-daldoce References: [sweet-station](http://sweet-station.com/blog/2014/07/marcelo-daldoce/) & [daldoce](http://daldoce.com/) Playing with both proportion and a viewer's perception, these folded artworks by Marcelo Daldoce are visually striking and sculptural in their aesthetic. The illustrator's work "focuses on the terrain beyond the conventional two-dimensional landscape of paper and canvas." When creating his pieces, the artist aims to bring life to [flat surfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/museum-for-paper-art) and to twist his viewer's mind with images that make one question reality and illusion. Marcelo Daldoce's art is both visually bold and thought-provoking thanks to his [painted and 3D manipulation techniques](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-flow) that make his paintings stand apart. The artist mixes painted images of human subjects with [architectural paper folds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fold-and-crease-extended) that add a multi-dimensional element to each of his unique compositions. Furthermore, these folds mean that no two of his pieces are alike. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Multi-dimensional Artwork:** Artists can experiment with paper folding techniques to create multi-dimensional artwork that pushes the boundaries of traditional 2D landscapes. - **3D Manipulation Techniques:** Artists can use painted and 3D manipulation techniques to create thought-provoking paintings that challenge perception and reality. - **Visually Striking Compositions:** Artists can create visually bold compositions that mix painted images with architectural paper folds to create unique and thought-provoking artwork. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can experiment with paper folding and 3D manipulation techniques to create innovative and unique artwork. - **Home Decor:** Home decor companies can incorporate multi-dimensional artwork into their products to add visual interest and uniqueness to their designs. - **Advertising and Marketing:** Ad agencies and marketing firms can use visually striking artwork to create eye-catching campaigns that capture attention and leave a lasting impression. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Paper Curvature Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-curves.md) - [Sculptural Paper Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragmenti.md) - [Stunning Origami Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-portaits.md) - [Intricate Site-Specific Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folded-time.md) - [Illusion-Inspired Design Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ripples-collection.md) - [Geometric Sculpture Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illusion-box.md) - [Origami-Inspired Ceramics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-series.md) - [Kinetic Optical Illusion Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-woodflow.md) - [Paper-Made Mosaic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-life-architecture-exhibition.md)