# Surrealistic Zodiac Illustrations Maria Tiurina Re-imagines Zodiac Signs in her Illustrations By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2014-05-23 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maria-tiurina References: [behance.net](https://www.behance.net/tiurinam) & [marijatiurina](http://marijatiurina.com/) After noticing that most [horoscope-related art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/astroaura) was one-dimensional and contrived, Maria Tiurina decided to recreate the [zodiac signs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hennessy-paradis-zodiac-miniatures-collection) in a darker and more metaphorical sense. Though Tiurina originally sketched all twelve ladies of the zodiac, she only selected her favorite few for the final step: digital painting. Each drawing features tremendous detail and took several days to complete. The final collection is made up of Aquarius, Cancer, Capricorn and Leo, all of which are totally weird and mesmerizing in the best way possible. Tiurina's [surrealist compositions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salvador-dal-collection) were inspired by Victorian photographs and Renaissance paintings. She explains, "I wanted to create unnatural and theatrical compositions with a slightly thick and intense atmosphere. The figures are still, they look like they posed for a fine art painting for hours." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 42% | 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) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Dark and Metaphorical Zodiac Art:** Opportunity to disrupt the traditional and contrived horoscope-related art by creating darker and more metaphorical interpretations of zodiac signs. - **Detailed Surrealist Illustrations:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to offer highly detailed and mesmerizing surrealistic illustrations that captivate viewers. - **Influence of Victorian and Renaissance Art:** Opportunity to create unique artistic styles by combining influences from Victorian photographs and Renaissance paintings. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Illustration:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to revolutionize the art and illustration industry with unconventional and thought-provoking zodiac-themed artwork. - **Horoscope and Astrology:** Opportunity to redefine and enhance the horoscope and astrology industry by introducing darker and metaphorical interpretations of zodiac signs. - **Fine Art and Galleries:** Opportunity to disrupt the fine art and galleries industry by offering surrealistic compositions that combine the beauty of traditional art with a mysterious and intense atmosphere. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Lunar Zodiac-Inspired Jewelry Charms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zodiac-charms.md) - [Astrological Drinkware Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zodiac-constellation-coasters.md) - [Water Zodiac Sign Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/essentia-water-zodiac.md) - [Astrology-Inspired Wines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/astrology-inspired-wine.md) - [Astrology-Aligned Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maya-jama-x-rimmel.md) - [Astrology-Themed Chocolate Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zodiac-chocolate.md) - [Colorful Zodiac Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anthropologies-zodiac-candle-collection.md) - [Zodiac-Associated Animated Characters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sanrio-character.md) - [Tarot-Inspired Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tarotinspired-phone-case.md)