# Whimsical Illusory Illustrations Negative Space by Tang Yau Hoong Indulges People's Imaginations By Meghan Young | Published 2013-06-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/negative-space References: [fubiz.net](http://www.fubiz.net/en/2013/06/11/the-art-of-negative-space/) & [tangyauhoong](http://tangyauhoong.com/negative-space/) The Negative Space art series shows that with a little bit of imagination, a person could perceive whether they want. Whether that is a metropolis skyline amidst a forest of trees or a flock of birds perched on a single feather, the possibilities are endless, especially when it involves illustrations and graphic design, which the Negative Space series makes use of. Created by Tang Yau Hoong, a self-taught visual artist and graphic designer born and based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, the Negative Space series cheerfully confuse full and empty areas to show that there doesn't have to a boundaries around reality. Elaborating that it is about the art of negative space, Hoong encourages people to indulge their childlike sensibilities and lose themselves in his whimsical imagery. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Whimsical Illustrations:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in graphic design and art industries by incorporating whimsical elements and playing with negative space. - **Imaginative Perception:** Exploring the limitless possibilities of imaginative perception through art and design, paving the way for innovative storytelling techniques. - **Childlike Sensibilities:** Capitalizing on nostalgia and evoking a sense of wonder in design and creative industries by tapping into people's childlike sensibilities. ### Who This Affects Most - **Graphic Design:** Disruptive innovation in the graphic design industry by incorporating whimsical elements and leveraging negative space to create unique and imaginative visuals. - **Art:** Exploring imaginative perception and pushing the boundaries of traditional art forms through the incorporation of whimsical illustrations and negative space techniques. - **Creative Industries:** Harnessing the power of childlike sensibilities in marketing, advertising, and entertainment sectors to create disruptive and captivating campaigns that resonate with audiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Illusion-Inspired Design Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ripples-collection.md) - [Geometric Sculpture Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illusion-box.md) - [Paper-Made Mosaic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-life-architecture-exhibition.md) - [Realistic Sketch-Reflective Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drawing-series.md) - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md) - [Artful Suspended Fashion Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisible-figures.md) - [Fluid Function Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-flow.md) - [Artful Reflective Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-space-in-between.md) - [Paper Curvature Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-curves.md)