# Eerie Monster Art Mike Friedrich is a Visual Dr. Frankenstein By Jordan M | Published 2011-01-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mike-friedrich References: [shockblast.net](http://www.shockblast.net/mike-friedrich-worx/) & [mike-friedrich](http://www.mike-friedrich.com/) The artwork of Mike Friedrich is what a nightmare would look like if it took place in a [glow-and-the-dark](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alien-vases) bowling alley. With twisted visuals and a uniquely dark but vibrant style, his work has an unmistakeable colorful mischief to it. In this collection, his fascination with [nightmarish monstrosities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monsters-by-monsters-now-and-then) is particularly apparent in his rich, but darkly inspired illustrations. One of these Mike Friedrich pictures in particular attempts to reinterpret [Alice in Wonderland](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michaels-alices-adventures-collection) and the Wizard of Oz with a decidedly sinister twist, showcasing the artist’s ability to bring his own particular flare and style to recognizable fare. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: South America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Dark Art:** Artists creating eerie, horror-inspired art with vivid colors and mischievous themes. - **Nightmarish Illustrations:** Illustrators interpreting well-known stories with sinister twists and unique style. - **Glow-in-the-dark Art:** Artists using glow-in-the-dark materials to add an extra dimension of eeriness to their work. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Design:** There could be a surge in interest in a new kind of art and design with dark undertones and an eerie twist. - **Entertainment:** This type of art can be used in movies, book covers, and other forms of entertainment where a dark or horror-inspired approach is desired. - **Product Design:** Designers could incorporate glow-in-the-dark elements into their products, adding a unique and eerie touch. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Surreal Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeffrey-deitch-art-gallery.md) - [Horrific Beer-Themed Comics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garage-beer.md) - [Anime Horror-Style Reimaginations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/junji-ito-artwork.md) - [Apocalypse Post Pandemic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-urban-art.md) - [Hyper-Realistic Flesh Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/junji-ito.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Creature-Inspired Home Good Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charles-jeffreys-loverboy.md) - [Psychedelic Sculptural Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frank-stella-recent-sculpture.md) - [Deconstructed Pop Art NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matt-gondek.md)