# Explosive Expressive Color Art The Art of Minjae Lee Creates Powerful Effects on the Viewer By Robyn Currie | Published 2009-10-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minjae-lee References: [thecoolhunter.net](http://www.thecoolhunter.net/article/detail/1631/minjae-lee) & [renokim](http://www.renokim.com) South Korean artist Minjae Lee is making waves. His startlingly real, and emotive works draw in the viewer, who undoubtedly is amazed to learn that the talented young man is only 19 years old. The self-taught artist uses [markers, pens, crayons and acrylics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-in-motion-exhibition) to describe the world around and inside him. The women who are the focus of the work of Minjae Lee want to tell you the story of their lives, and they do, through [bold, brash colors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-digital-artwork), and organic artistry. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Graffiti](https://www.trendhunter.com/graffiti) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Vibrant Color Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Leveraging the use of bold, brash colors in various industries such as fashion, advertising, and interior design. - **Expressive Art Form:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring the use of emotive and powerful art in digital media, social platforms, and therapy industries. - **Young Artistic Talent:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Nurturing and supporting young artists through mentorship programs, online platforms, and art education industries. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating vibrant and expressive color art into clothing designs, accessories, and runway shows. - **Advertising Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilizing expressive and emotive art forms in ad campaigns, brand storytelling, and visual communication strategies. - **Interior Design Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introducing explosive and vibrant color art as a focal point in interior decor, home accessories, and design concepts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Human Duality-Themed Abstract Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/passive-aggression.md) - [Raw Sports Emotion Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/game-exhibition.md) - [Paper-Made Mosaic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-life-architecture-exhibition.md) - [Evolved Vibrant Graffiti Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jan-kalb.md) - [Television-Showcased Abstract Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-oled-lounge.md) - [Destructive Nature Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keita-miyazaki.md) - [Glass Beaded Intricate Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painting-exhibition.md) - [Colossal AI Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-artwork.md) - [Mesmerizing Sculpture Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mesmerizing-sculpture.md)