# Vibrant Minimalist Paper Art These Strange Minimalist Pieces are by Artist Robert Atwell By Lacey-Jane Walsh | Published 2013-06-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/minimalist-artworks-on-paper-by-robert-atwell/) & [robertatwell](http://robertatwell.com/) Artist Robert Atwell creates splendidly colorful minimalist art using [paper and paints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/museum-for-papirkunst). These fun, simplistic pictures almost seem to transport the observer back to childhood. Using vibrant pinks and shades of sky-blue, Atwell manages to capture the audience’s attention with these minimalist works of art. Each of these fantastic pieces include strange, [brightly colored shapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collection-co). Some of these kid-friendly creations seem to depict swings flying through the air. Others look vaguely like pulled-back sling shots, waiting to be launched. These lively, creative [minimalist art works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorama) are visually pleasing. Looking at them is sort of like looking up at a cloud. It’s anyone’s guess what these shapes are actually supposed to be, but the fun is in the guessing. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Colorful Minimalism:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new ways to use vibrant colors in minimalist art to engage and captivate viewers. - **Childhood Nostalgia:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop products or experiences that evoke nostalgia for childhood and create an emotional connection with customers. - **Abstract Interpretation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create platforms or tools that enable users to interpret abstract artworks and share their interpretations with others. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate technology and traditional art techniques to push the boundaries of artistic expression. - **Children's Products:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design innovative toys or art supplies that encourage creativity and imagination in kids. - **Social Media and Content Sharing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Build a social media platform specifically for art enthusiasts to share and discuss abstract and minimalist art. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Paper Curvature Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-curves.md) - [Sculptural Paper Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragmenti.md) - [Paper-Made Mosaic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-life-architecture-exhibition.md) - [Collaborative Sculptural Art Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neojomon-biomorphic-fantme.md) - [Color-Blending Kinetic Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/felipe-pantone.md) - [Origami-Inspired Porcelain Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saori-matsushita.md) - [Sculptural Wall Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-wall-desk.md) - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md) - [Geometric Wooden Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aleph-geddis.md)