# Fantastical Dream Worlds Mind-Tripping Artwork by Matt Gaser By Matt Ho | Published 2011-01-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matt-gaser References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/lost-in-a-whimsical-world-15) & [mattgaser.cgsociety.org](http://mattgaser.cgsociety.org/gallery/) Stumbling upon Matt Gaser’s art was a real treat because I love artists who really take imagination to another level. Matt Gaser is an illustrator whose work composes of incredible pieces filled with [whimsical characters in unusual settings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anima) that remind me of a Hayao Miyazake animation. By gazing at his art you’re propelled into a world of imagination that's a mix of [sci-fi and fairytale](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sen-donnan). Matt Gaser’s illustrations is one of the most spectacular drawings I've ever seen and are available for your viewing pleasure in the gallery. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Imaginative Art:** Artists who create fantastical dreamscapes and worlds are becoming popular as people look for escapist and imaginative art. - **Sci-fi and Fantasy Mash-up:** Artworks that combine science fiction and fairytale-like elements are gaining popularity as people crave for more outlandish and unique depiction of worlds. - **Alternative Worlds:** Consumers are increasingly drawn to art that transports them to imaginative and fantastical places outside of the real world. ### Where This Applies - **Art:** Art galleries and museums can showcase these types of artworks and curate exhibitions that focus on imaginative and alternative worlds. - **Print and Publishing:** There is an opportunity to create coffee table books or prints featuring these types of artworks as people seek to bring elements of fantasy into their homes. - **Film and Animation:** Directors and animators can draw inspiration from these imaginative worlds and incorporate them into their movies or TV shows, creating captivating and visually stunning content. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [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) - [Physics-Informed Digital Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motion-sculpture.md) - [Mesmerizing Sculpture Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mesmerizing-sculpture.md) - [Destructive Nature Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keita-miyazaki.md) - [Colossal AI Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-artwork.md) - [Wonderous Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/your-psychoacoustic-light-ensemble.md) - [AI-Generated Retrofuturistic Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrofuturistic-objects.md) - [Bi-Culture-Inspired Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bicultureinspired-art-exhibition.md)