# Transforming Oil Portraits 'Morphing Figures' by Joram Roukes is Sombre and Captivating By Marina Rotharmel | Published 2012-08-04 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/morphing-figures References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2012/07/31/morphing-figures-by-joram-roukes/) & [beautifuldecay](http://beautifuldecay.com/2012/07/27/joram-roukes-morphing-figures/) This 'Morphing Figures' series by Joram Roukes is a hauntingly dark depiction of society that combines elements from all parts of life. Roukes [portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portrait-mom) were created using many different [oil colors and canvas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dip-series). Each piece featured in the series combines animals, technology and human attributes. No single piece is alike, as Roukes uses a new angle for every portrait. In the imagery, the viewer will notice that Roukes uses animal faces with human limbs, which are often mixed in with cars or [pop culture images](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-displays). The pieces are incredibly evocative and scream for attention, especially given that the series holds strong social commentary. Making a strong statement in a fearless way, this is definitely a series worth checking out. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Dark Social Commentary:** There is an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the art industry by creating thought-provoking pieces that make strong social statements. - **Hybrid Art:** There is an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the art industry by combining different elements such as animals, technology, and human attributes in unique and captivating ways. - **Personalized Portraits:** There is an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the art industry by offering customized and unique portraits that feature new angles and mix different elements to create one-of-a-kind artworks. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art:** The art industry can explore and capitalize on the trend for dark social commentary and hybrid art to create new and impactful works that resonate with viewers. - **Technology:** The technology industry can collaborate with artists to develop innovative tools and techniques for creating hybrid art pieces that combine traditional mediums with digital elements. - **Automotive:** The automotive industry can collaborate with artists to create unique artworks that integrate cars and pop culture images in unconventional ways, opening up new avenues for creative expression and collaboration. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Stylized Portrait Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/face-to-all.md) - [Oil Painting-Inspired Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antonio-santn.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Transformative Furniture Forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metamorphosis-collection-2.md) - [Abstract Geometric Solo Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/impermanent-state-of-being.md) - [Surreal Love-Themed Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joakim-ojanen.md) - [Perception-Challenging Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/becoming-familiar.md) - [Human Duality-Themed Abstract Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/passive-aggression.md)