# Whimsical Octopus Art Melissa Haslam Channels Another Era in Her Work By Robyn Currie | Published 2009-11-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/melissa-haslam-art References: [theworldsbestever](http://www.theworldsbestever.com/2009/11/18/victorian-plant-life/) & [melissahaslam](http://www.melissahaslam.com) [Whimsical art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anima) is often not given the respect it deserves. Some artists create truly amazing pieces, while allowing to delve deep into another world. Melissa Haslam art does just this while maintaining a firm grip on awesome. With [soft colors, and feminine touches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Anna-Suis-SpringSummer-2025), Haslam refers to her work as Victorian plant life. With good reason, Melissa Haslam art certainly channels another time, and it makes us all want to go there with her. **Implications** - Consumers gravitate towards [surrealistic artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1) because it provides them with a sensations of escape. Consumers enjoy this sensation because it alleviates stress. Corporations may similarly use surrealistic imagery in advertising campaigns in order to garner consumer attention. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Surrealist Artwork:** The trend in surrealistic artwork is growing as consumers seek an escape and stress relief, opening up marketing opportunities for corporations using surrealistic imagery. - **Victorian-era Inspiration:** The vintage and feminine touches in Melissa Haslam's artwork is setting a trend for incorporating Victorian-era inspiration in modern art and design. - **Whimsical Style:** The whimsical style present in Melissa Haslam's artwork is gaining popularity among consumers, creating opportunities for artists and designers to incorporate this style in various industries. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art:** The use of surrealist and whimsical artwork presents new opportunities for artists to create and market their work to consumers seeking an escape and stress relief. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Incorporating surrealistic imagery in advertising campaigns could be a way for corporations to effectively capture consumer attention. - **Interior Design:** The trend of incorporating Victorian-era inspiration and whimsical style in modern art and design can potentially create new opportunities for interior designers to incorporate these elements in their projects. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Whimsically Vibrant Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorama.md) - [Mesmerizing Sculpture Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mesmerizing-sculpture.md) - [Playful Pop Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-octopus.md) - [Apocalypse Post Pandemic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-urban-art.md) - [Hand-Painted Watercolor Prints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emma-webster.md) - [Ultra-Colorful Design Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whimsical-studio.md) - [Sea-Inspired Mini Sculpture Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-sculptures.md) - [Striking Urban Wildlife Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clare-allin.md) - [Juxtaposing Artful Collaborative Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sea-galaxy.md)