# Shrunken Tech Art Yuri Zapancic's Microchip Paintings Show that Bigger Isn't Always Better By Michael Hines | Published 2011-03-04 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microchip-paintings References: [odditycentral](http://www.odditycentral.com/pics/the-microchip-paintings-of-yuri-zupancic.html) & [yurizupancic](http://www.yurizupancic.com/) Yuri Zapancic is a French artist who specializes in creating breathtaking and occasionally unbelievable microchip paintings. Zapancic's microchip paintings are meant to be a commentary on how "smaller and faster" is now emphasized over "bigger and better." Zapancic's microchip paintings are so small that they need to be viewed under a microscope to be fully appreciated. Zapancic's microchip paintings are done using a special brush, one that is constructed from the artist's own eyelashes. [Technology and art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hofa-gallery) are more alike than one would initially think. As processors have gotten smaller and smaller over the years, so has different forms of artworks. Tilt-shift photography, [miniature sculptures and paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-wheels-and-daniel-arsham) have all seen a huge resurgence in popularity. There may come a day when all art has to be viewed through a literal microscope. You heard it here first. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Shrunken Artwork:** The creation of smaller-sized artwork using unconventional or unique techniques, that challenges the norm of what is typically considered art. - **Micro-scale Technology:** The development and implementation of incredibly small technology devices and art that require the use of a microscope for viewing and can potentially challenge conventional applications. - **Technology-inspired Art:** The incorporation of advanced technologies such as microchip designs, processors, and computer-generated images as a form of artistic expression ### Where This Applies - **Art and Gallery Exhibits:** The showcasing of microchip paintings and other microscopic artworks in galleries and exhibitions that may attract a niche audience. - **Microchip Design and Manufacturing:** Designing and manufacturing microchip designs that produce something beyond function, but also serve as a work of art, and could open new markets for the industry. - **Microscopy Technology:** Innovations in creating high-quality microscopic technology products that allow people to view the intricate details and colors of microchip paintings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Glass Beaded Intricate Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painting-exhibition.md) - [Art-Tech Zine Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twentynine-zine.md) - [Biology-Inspired Porcelain Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shiyuan-xu.md) - [Apocalypse Post Pandemic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-urban-art.md) - [Painting Display Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pointillism.md) - [Limited Miniature Paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-paintings.md) - [Miniature Artful Hip-Hop Landmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/danny-cortes.md) - [AI-Powered Color E-Ink Art Frames](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switchbot-ai-art-frame.md) - [Insect-Inspired Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insect-bronze-sculptures.md)