# Apocalyptic Sphere Art Masakatsu Sashie's Orb Paintings Are Cryptic, But Creative By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-09-06 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/masakatsu-sashie-orb-paintings References: [swipelife](http://swipelife.com/2009/09/04/orb-paintings-by-masakatsu-sashie/#more-24530) & [sal-s](http://sal-s.com/art/art.html) Maybe I’ve watched too much bad sci-fi, but Masakatsu Sashie’s orb paintings remind me of a world in which a civilization is taken down by an [eerie floating sphere](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sphere-vehicle). Are 2012 conspiracy theories getting in my head? Perhaps. Each of Masakatsu Sashie’s orb paintings contains a setting that exudes [desolation and decay](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-void), but the spheres themselves are brightly-colored, often with signs, storefronts and brands. Is Masakatsu Sashie’s art a commentary on pop culture? Weigh in below. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 24% | 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) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Cryptic Art:** Exploring the use of mysterious imagery to evoke intrigue and interpretation in artwork. - **Apocalyptic Themes:** Incorporating dystopian elements in creative pieces to convey a sense of societal breakdown and uncertainty. - **Pop Culture Commentary:** Using artistic mediums to reflect on and critique various aspects of modern popular culture. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fine Arts:** Revolutionizing traditional art forms by incorporating cryptic and thought-provoking visual elements to engage viewers in new ways. - **Entertainment and Media:** Exploring opportunities to incorporate apocalyptic themes and cryptic storytelling techniques in movies, TV shows, and digital media to captivate audiences seeking unique and thought-provoking content. - **Advertising and Marketing:** Leveraging the use of pop culture commentary in advertising campaigns to create engaging and relatable content that resonates with consumers and stands out from competitors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Destructive Nature Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keita-miyazaki.md) - [Artful Garden Inflatable Spheres](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/this-is-air.md) - [Glass Solar System Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-solar-system-in-a-sphere.md) - [Otherworldly Wooden Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sculptures-1.md) - [CG Technology Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cg-technology-art-exhbition.md) - [AI-Generated Retrofuturistic Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrofuturistic-objects.md) - [Abstract Geometric Solo Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/impermanent-state-of-being.md) - [Futuristic Totemic Lighting Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-relics.md) - [Miniature Spherical Replica Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-sphere.md)