# Sunny Hallucination Illustrations Moebius Graphics Leave You Dazed and Confused By Sophia Pelka | Published 2012-01-23 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moebius-illustrations References: [butdoesitfloat](http://butdoesitfloat.com/filter/Moebius) & [moebius.fr](http://www.moebius.fr/En-construction-2) This series of Moebius illustrations renders a hazy [other-worldly experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/psychoacoustic-light-ensemble). From legendary artist Moebius, aka Jean Giraud, these drawings invite viewers to step into an alternate dimension. Moebius’ use of faded '80s-neons creates a sensation of experience -- [hallucinating in the Nevada desert](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-psychedelia), surrounded by personified beasts and vagabonds. Hunter S. Thompson would surely approve. The [surreal scenery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1) in combination with the use of strong and equal lines make the delusional world more concrete. The solidity of each work makes the argument for non-reality believable, and engages the viewer on a deeper level. The graphic style of the zany drawings allows the otherwise bizarre imagery to borrow a pop-edge. The fallible imagery is enough to inspire a transcendent exploration of the mind and body. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Otherworldly Illustration:** The creation of hallucinogenic or surrealistic illustrations for branding and advertising campaigns could attract young or alternative markets. - **Retro-futuristic Neon Aesthetic:** There is an opportunity to leverage the popular 80s-vintage revival and create products or services inspired by the neon-futuristic designs. - **Surrealistic Graphic Style:** Development of gaming or mobile apps with surrealistic and Moebius inspired designs could appeal to adventure and fantasy genre enthusiasts. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Design:** Companies and media outlets in the creative field could benefit from applying retro-futuristic, otherworldly, or surrealistic graphic styles in their branding materials. - **Fashion and Beauty:** The blending of classic design with psychedelic elements could pioneer a new trend in fashion and beauty products. - **Entertainment:** Video game developers and movie producers could utilize Moebius inspired designs for the creation of fresh new stories that appeal to fans of the surrealistic genre. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Forgotten Theme-Park Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forgotten-fantasy.md) - [Art-Appreciating Hazy IPAs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artistic-hazy-ipas.md) - [AI-Generated Retrofuturistic Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrofuturistic-objects.md) - [Surreal Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeffrey-deitch-art-gallery.md) - [Otherwordly Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/william-monk.md) - [Wonderous Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/your-psychoacoustic-light-ensemble.md) - [Blurry Abstract Photography Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-allusion.md) - [Apocalypse Post Pandemic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-urban-art.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md)