# Psychdellic Geometric Paintings Michael Dotson Creates Memorable Kaleidoscope Images By Jordan Sowunmi | Published 2011-09-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michael-dotson References: [booooooom](http://www.booooooom.com/2011/08/31/artist-painter-michael-dotson/) & [michael-dotson](http://michael-dotson.com/) Michael Dotson is an artist whose penchant for basic geometric shapes and effervescent colors have helped him to establish a unique aesthetic that is memorable and visually arresting. Michael Dotson's ability to create art that is abstract, but technically proficient likely stands from his classical training in the arts. He earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts from the [Cleveland Institute of Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/therapy-pool) in 2006, and then his Masters of Fine Arts from in Studio Art. His inventive style has garnered the attention of art curators and galleries across the United States. His work has been exhibited at respected galleries like the [Lawrence Asher Gallery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lawrence-technological-university) in Los Angeles, California, the Conner Contemporary Art museum in Washington, D.C., and Brooklyn Artist's gym in New York, amongst others. Click through the Michael Dotson selected portfolio to see what artlovers and curators across the U.S. already have. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Geometric Art:** The trend of creating art using basic geometric shapes and effervescent colors presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the field of home decor and interior design. - **Abstract Art:** The trend of abstract art that is technically proficient presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the field of art education and art marketplaces. - **Inventive Style:** The trend of artist's inventive style presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in art curation and gallery management, with a focus on highlighting unique and visually arresting works. ### Where This Applies - **Art:** The art industry can capitalize on the trend of geometric and abstract art by offering new platforms for artists to showcase their work and by expanding educational programs to teach abstract art techniques. - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can capitalize on the trend of geometric art by offering more unique and visually arresting products inspired by these artistic styles. - **Interior Design:** The interior design industry can capitalize on the trend of geometric art by incorporating these styles into their designs and offering unique products and services to clients. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Psychedelic Sculptural Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frank-stella-recent-sculpture.md) - [Glass Beaded Intricate Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painting-exhibition.md) - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md) - [Intersecting Dimensional Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diorama.md) - [Geometric Wooden Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aleph-geddis.md) - [Burgeoning Psychedelic Art Movements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/psychedelic-art-movement.md) - [Mesmerizing Sculpture Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mesmerizing-sculpture.md) - [Collaborative Monochromatic Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collaborative-monochromatic-art-exhibition.md) - [Drone-Assisted Landscape Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/katsu-1.md)