# Puzzling Portraits Maxim Ksuta Creates a Masterful Collection of Art in Art By Deborah Kim | Published 2011-07-25 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maxim-ksuta References: [odditycentral](http://www.odditycentral.com/pics/the-art-in-art-collage-portraits-of-maxim-ksuta.html) & [maxmaxovich.blogspot](http://maxmaxovich.blogspot.com/) Russia-born artist Maxim Ksuta has given life to a collection of portraits called Art in Art. Ksuta used hundreds of [smaller images](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/small-muji) of classic pictures and paintings to create a larger portrait. The faces in the collection were modeled after family and friends of the artist. The artwork manages to personalize all of these [classic portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-portraits) and create something that is meaningful to the artist alone. These amazingly thoughtful pictures are a great way to memorialize loved ones and classic paintings all in one. [Collage art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pointillism) has never looked better than with Maxim Ksuta's collection of characterizations. Oftentimes, the best art is created when there is a personal connection, and Ksuta's connection to his work is definitely evident in these pieces. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 41% | 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) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Collage Art:** Maxim Ksuta's collection showcases the beauty of collage art in creating a meaningful piece of work. - **Personalization:** The use of family and friends as models brings a personal touch to traditional portraits. - **Memorialization:** Ksuta's collection offers a unique way to memorialize loved ones and classic paintings together. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fine Arts:** Ksuta's art aligns with the fine arts industry and their focus on individuality and creativity. - **Family Photography:** Ksuta's use of family and friends as models can inspire the family photography industry to experiment with new techniques. - **Design and Décor:** The unique and personalized nature of Ksuta's portraits can find a place in the design and décor industry, offering a creative alternative to standard wall art. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Reimagined Puzzled Artful Paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portrait-of-a-woman-in-a-hat.md) - [Artful Custom Mirror Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portraits-collection.md) - [Stunning Origami Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-portaits.md) - [Custom Pet Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portrait-mom.md) - [Stylized Portrait Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/face-to-all.md) - [Oil Painting-Inspired Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antonio-santn.md) - [Iconic Artwork Watch Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artful-watches.md) - [Physics-Informed Digital Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motion-sculpture.md) - [Striking Glass Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-portraits.md)