# Sinister Surreal Paintings Artist Marie Rosen Creates Ethereal Dream-Like Scenes By Meghan Young | Published 2014-05-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marie-rosen References: [itsnicethat](http://www.itsnicethat.com/articles/marie-rosen) & [marierosen.be](http://www.marierosen.be/) The work of Marie Rosen, an artist born and based in Brussels, Belgium, is undeniably [surreal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marison-heler). The images, which will drudge up memories of 'The Shining' for those who watched the Stanley Kubrick-produced and -directed film, are steeped in a sinister serenity. As though Marie Rosen wanted to depict a series of passive aggressive nightmares, viewers are sure to walk away a chill running down their spins and the hair on the back of their necks raised. Interestingly, Marie Rosen is not afraid to use [vibrant colors in her paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painting-exhibition). Yet somehow this detail doesn't take away from the creepy vibe of each scene. They simply add a retro perspective in the form of geometrically patterned wallpaper and tiles. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Surreal Art:** Businesses looking to disrupt the art industry could explore new ways to incorporate surreal and ethereal elements into their designs. - **Passive-aggressive Imagery:** Incorporating subtle messages or imagery that elicits mixed emotions could disrupt the advertising and marketing sectors. - **Retro Patterns:** Exploring the use of vintage patterns and designs could create new opportunities within the fashion and interior design industries. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art:** Artists and galleries could explore ways to incorporate vibrant colors and surreal elements into their artwork to stand out in a saturated market. - **Advertising:** Marketing firms and advertisers could experiment with using passive-aggressive imagery to create a memorable impact in their campaigns. - **Fashion:** Fashion designers and brands could incorporate retro patterns and designs into their clothing lines to appeal to consumers nostalgic for vintage styles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Oil Painting-Inspired Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antonio-santn.md) - [Glamorous Artful Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-jane.md) - [Apocalypse Post Pandemic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-urban-art.md) - [Artsy Surrealist Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gohar-world.md) - [Surreal Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeffrey-deitch-art-gallery.md) - [Surreal Love-Themed Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joakim-ojanen.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Suburban-Inspired Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suburbaninspired-art-exhibition.md) - [Otherwordly Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/william-monk.md)