# Abstract Explosion Art These Mike Parillo Paintings Find Beauty in Destruction By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-12-20 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mike-parillo-paintings References: [fubiz.net](http://www.fubiz.net/2014/12/18/abstract-explosions-paintings/) & [mikeparillo](http://mikeparillo.com/) These Mike Parillo paintings find beauty in destruction and transform tragedy into inspiration. Inspired by [tragic explosion scenes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/future-perfect), these art pieces feature abstracted graphics of cars that explode into a sea of blended colors. The Los Angeles based artist creates work that is incredibly [dreamlike, vibrant](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/your-psychoacoustic-light-ensemble) and sometimes subtly disturbing. When viewed at first glance, these paintings appear abstract and look like layered paint compositions but are revealed to be more complex when examined at a close range. The paintings reveal cars and other intricate elements that appear behind a blend of [technicolored hues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-psychedelia). When combined, the colors appear textural and are multi-dimensional. Overall, this series boasts dreamlike portraits and is a positive take on tragic subject matter. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Abstract Explosion Art:** Opportunity for artists to explore beauty in destruction and transform tragedy into inspiration. - **Dreamlike Paintings:** Potential to create vibrant and subtly disturbing art that appears abstract at first glance but reveals complex elements upon closer examination. - **Technicolored Hues:** Possibility to utilize multi-dimensional, textural colors to create visually captivating artworks. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art:** Artists can explore new ways to depict tragedy and turn it into a positive inspiration. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can incorporate dreamlike and colorful artwork into spaces to evoke emotion and stimulate conversation. - **Fashion:** Fashion designers can draw inspiration from abstract explosion art to create vibrant and unconventional designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Destructive Nature Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keita-miyazaki.md) - [Explosion-Damaged Sculpture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-into-darkness.md) - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md) - [Exploded Car Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Porsche-911-carrera.md) - [Glass Beaded Intricate Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painting-exhibition.md) - [Oil Painting-Inspired Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antonio-santn.md) - [Abstract Geometric Solo Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/impermanent-state-of-being.md) - [Leftover Househouse Paint Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-drop.md) - [Digital City-Inspired Art Works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-central-station.md)