# Surreal Psychological Collages Natasa Stanisic Fuses Various Inspirations for the Sake of Art By Ana Lopez | Published 2011-11-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natasa-stanisic References: [inspirefirst](http://www.inspirefirst.com/2011/11/09/surreal-collages-natasa-stanisic/) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/natasastanisic/frame) Collages look to combine many ideas at once to create new meanings, as shown by the pieces featured in the ABAD show in Sarajevo curated by artist Natasa Stanisic. The Serbia-based engineer has an astonishing portfolio where she displays her works as an independent curator, mail artist and video artist. This series of collages combine everything from photography to illustrations to create [dream-like sequences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeffrey-deitch-art-gallery) that seem to come from the subconscious. Eyes, animals, faces and landscapes merge together to evoke a wide range of feelings and emotions in audiences. The work is characterized by the addition of [fragmented images](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragments) and ideas. Art movements like Dadaism and [surrealism](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1) are strongly present in the extensive work by Natasa Stanisic. She has exhibited her creations around the globe. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Surreal Collage Art:** Opportunity for artists and designers to explore new ways of combining different mediums and techniques to evoke powerful emotions and create unique visual narratives. - **Mixing Photography and Illustration:** Opportunity for photographers and illustrators to experiment with merging their skills to create captivating and thought-provoking visuals. - **Fragmented Imagery:** Opportunity for artists to embrace fragmented images and ideas as a way to challenge traditional storytelling and invite viewers to interpret their work in different ways. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Design:** Artists, designers, and curators can explore and promote the fusion of different artistic styles and mediums to push the boundaries of traditional art forms. - **Photography:** Photographers can incorporate illustrative elements and collage techniques into their work to expand their creativity and produce visually striking compositions. - **Visual Arts Exhibitions:** Event organizers and art institutions can showcase the work of artists who utilize surreal collages and fragmented imagery as a means of engaging audiences and fostering dialogue about contemporary art. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Intricate Fiber Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threadwork-women-redefining-fiber-arts.md) - [Vibrantly Abstract Rug Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abstraction-collection.md) - [Structured Art Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flowchart.md) - [Abstract Fantasy Home Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abstract-fantasy-home.md) - [Identity-Exploring Artful Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragments.md) - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md) - [Intersecting Dimensional Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diorama.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [AI-Generated Real-World Transformations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-generated-world.md)