# Pixelated Pop Culture Pics Matt Marblo Renders TV Characters Using Rectangles and Squares By Jason Soy | Published 2012-01-11 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matt-marblo References: [herochan](http://herochan.com/post/15401264696/batman#post-notes) & [wolfentir.deviantart](http://wolfentir.deviantart.com/) [Pixel art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wplace) is an emergent illustrative style that’s really picking up steam, and Matt Marblo is demonstrating his adept ability to render in that manner through these fun [pop culture character depictions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/san-diego-comiccon). Sure, you may just be looking at a bunch of [squares and rectangles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/16bit-display), but through Marblo’s clever compositions, you can make out Batman standing atop of buildings or even the entire cast of Star Trek: The Next Generation. Though Matt Marblo is still a student studying to become an animator and illustrator, he’s already showing a lot of versatility by adapting to an abundance of styles in order to convey his ideas. He’s definitely an artist to look out for in the years to come. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Pixel Art:** Exploring the growing popularity of pixel art as an illustrative style presents opportunities for artists to create unique and nostalgic designs. - **Adaptable Styles:** Embracing versatility in artistic styles allows artists to showcase their range and captivate audiences in new and exciting ways. - **Pop Culture Depictions:** Creating recognizable pop culture characters through pixel art opens up avenues for fan art, merchandise, and collaborations. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Animation:** The animation industry can leverage pixel art to produce visually captivating and nostalgia-inducing content that resonates with audiences. - **Illustration:** Illustrators can explore pixel art as a distinctive style choice, offering clients unique and eye-catching visual representations of their ideas. - **Merchandising:** Taking advantage of the popularity of pixel art, the merchandising industry can produce products featuring beloved pop culture characters rendered in this style, appealing to nostalgic consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Video Game-Themed Pixel Paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixel-art-collection.md) - [Retro Image Converters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/image-to-pixel-art.md) - [Image Pixel Converters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/picture-to-pixel-art.md) - [Deconstructed Pop Art NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matt-gondek.md) - [Pixel Art Creators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixelart-lab.md) - [Pixelated Tile Toy Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/click-tile-construction-set.md) - [Pixelated Toy-Like Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/litebrite-pop-wow-wall-art.md) - [Retro Space-Themed Puzzled Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/john-carter.md) - [Mural Design Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-by-squares.md)