# Intense Hallucination Art The Trippy Technicolor Illustrations of Mike Bertino By Armida Ascano | Published 2010-10-04 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mike-bertino References: [vectroave](http://vectroave.com/2010/10/mike-bertino-illustrations/) & [mikebertino](http://mikebertino.com/) California-born illustrator Mike Bertino clearly has an active imagination. His body of work consists entirely of busy, boisterous, [technicolor pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/memphis-miami) that look as though they could have been drug-induced. Regardless, Mike Bertino exercises a skillful hand in his work. The intricacy behind Mike Bertino's trippy art is astounding. Such business could only be pulled off by someone who is well-versed in layout design and exercising his imagination. **Implications** - Trippy artwork appeals to those who appreciate fantasy and outside-the-box thinking. The rise of technology and [CGI](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moco-concept-store) has opened up infinite possibilities for color combinations and [fantastical imagery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeffrey-deitch-art-gallery) that is new and different. Additionally, the growing fascination with the acid-loving, flower power generation has inspired not just art, but fashion and pop culture. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 56% | 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 - **Fantastical Artwork:** There is an increasing appreciation for visually appealing, trippy and colorful artwork, which presents opportunities for artists to showcase their unconventional skills and collaborate with other industries. - **Digital Art Experience:** The rise of technology and CGI has opened up opportunities for the creation of digitally enhanced art experiences for viewers that go beyond traditional mediums and create new immersive worlds. - **Nostalgia-inspired Art:** Growing fascination with the acid-loving, flower power generation has inspired a new wave of art, fashion, and pop culture, presenting opportunities for artists to tap into this market and collaborate with related industries. ### Where This Applies - **Art:** As consumers develop an appreciation for offbeat and unconventional artwork, artists and art dealers can look to create and showcase unique pieces to attract this growing audience. - **Fashion:** The rise of nostalgia-inspired art has paved the way for fashion designers to explore psychedelic and retro styles, opening up opportunities for collaboration between art and fashion industries to create unique, themed collections. - **Entertainment:** There is a growing demand for immersive and visually-stimulating experiences both in-person and online which presents opportunities for entertainment companies to collaborate with artists to offer unique and immersive experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Burgeoning Psychedelic Art Movements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/psychedelic-art-movement.md) - [Psychedelic Hand-Painted Cabinets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collection-iii.md) - [Psychedelically-Styled Hazy IPAs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/psychedelicallystyled-hazy-ipa.md) - [Psychedelic Skateboard Decks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-psychedelia.md) - [Art-Appreciating Hazy IPAs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artistic-hazy-ipas.md) - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md) - [Whimsically Vibrant Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorama.md) - [Juxtaposing Digital Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/riflessi.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md)