# Surreal Renaissance Paintings The Work of Margo Selski is Inspired by the Elizabethan Era By Armida Ascano | Published 2010-10-25 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/margo-selski References: [sprayblog.net](http://www.sprayblog.net/2010/10/margo-selskis-paintings/) & [glassgaragegallery](http://www.glassgaragegallery.com/lib/frameset1.php?artist_code=MS&id=53) Margo Selski is a one-woman army. As a wife, mother of three and university professor, it's a wonder to learn that she still has the time to paint such fascinating pieces. Evidently, no creative quality is lost among Margo Selski's work. Despite being such a busy woman, Margo Selski still finds the time to exercise her extensive imagination to create truly unique paintings from the past. With a slight nod towards the Elizabethan era, pieces by Margo Selski mainly explore human nature and the depths of interaction. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 70% | 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) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Surreal Renaissance Paintings:** Opportunity for artists to combine historical influences with imaginative storytelling in their artwork. - **Elizabethan-inspired Art:** Potential for artists to explore the cultural aesthetics of the Elizabethan era in their creative expressions. - **Exploring Human Nature Through Art:** Possibility for artists to delve into the complexities of human emotions and interactions through their paintings. ### Where This Applies - **Fine Arts:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for art galleries and museums to showcase and promote surrealist and Renaissance-inspired artworks. - **Art Education:** Opportunity for art schools and instructors to incorporate the study of Renaissance art and the Elizabethan era into their curriculum. - **Art Retail:** Potential for art retailers to cater to the demand for Elizabethan-inspired art prints and merchandise. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hand-Painted Watercolor Prints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emma-webster.md) - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md) - [Oil Painting-Inspired Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antonio-santn.md) - [Apocalypse Post Pandemic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-urban-art.md) - [Reimagined Puzzled Artful Paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portrait-of-a-woman-in-a-hat.md) - [Otherwordly Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/william-monk.md) - [Artful Accessory Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patricia-nash-designs.md) - [Leftover Househouse Paint Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-drop.md) - [Glamorous Artful Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-jane.md)