# Whimsical Storybook Collages Morgana Wallace's Paper-Made Art Works Celebrate Imagination By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-06-23 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/morgana-wallace References: [sweet-station](http://sweet-station.com/blog/2014/06/morgana-wallace/) & [morgana-m-wallace.tumblr](http://morgana-m-wallace.tumblr.com/) Morgana Wallace is based in Victoria, British Columbia and is known for her mixed media compositions. These artworks are intricately crafted using primarily [paper and water color](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragmenti) and are reflective of Wallace's immense craftsmanship skills and attention to detail. These paper collages depict [whimsical, story-book images](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alices-adventures-collection) that features a multitude of [intricate layers and three-dimensional textures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folded-time). The images range from mythical characters to conceptual animals like two-headed wolves and colorfully winged creatures. Each of the Canadian artist's pieces "brings together references of various mythologies with fantastical and dream-like elements that are both engaging and complex." Morgana Wallace's works remind one of their childhood and are definitive of her abstract thoughts that serve as a source of inspiration for her collage masterpieces. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Mixed Media Compositions:** Exploring the combination of different materials in artistic compositions presents disruptive innovation opportunities for new forms of visual storytelling and creative expression. - **Whimsical Storytelling Art:** The use of intricate layers and three-dimensional textures in collages opens doors for disruptive innovation in immersive storytelling experiences and interactive art installations. - **Mythology-inspired Artworks:** Incorporating mythological references and dream-like elements in artistic creations offers disruptive innovation potential in the development of augmented reality or virtual reality experiences intertwining ancient stories with modern technology. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Design:** By leveraging mixed media compositions and incorporating whimsical storytelling elements, the art and design industry can explore new possibilities for immersive exhibitions and unique artistic experiences. - **Entertainment and Media:** Whimsical storytelling art has the potential to disrupt the entertainment and media industry by offering fresh and imaginative visual narratives that captivate audiences across various platforms such as books, movies, and interactive media. - **Technology and Gaming:** By combining mythology-inspired artworks with emerging technologies like augmented reality and virtual reality, the technology and gaming industry can create innovative experiences that blend ancient tales with cutting-edge interactive storytelling. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artist-Approved Intricate Wallpaper Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/printed-decors.md) - [Paper-Made Mosaic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-life-architecture-exhibition.md) - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md) - [Human Embraced-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallmounted-sculpture.md) - [Sculptural Mixed-Media Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folded-echoes.md) - [Otherworldly Wooden Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sculptures-1.md) - [Folk Creature Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fibredog.md) - [Striking Urban Wildlife Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clare-allin.md) - [Sculptural Paper Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragmenti.md)