# Neon Rap Portraits Natalie Wong Creates Stylish Pieces That Blend Modern Art with Modern Music By Justin Lam | Published 2018-01-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neon-rap-portraits References: [fubiz.net](http://www.fubiz.net/en/2018/01/20/electrifying-neon-portraits-of-rap-artists-2/) & [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2018/1/natalie-wong-neon-rap-portraits) Hong Kong-based multimedia artist Natalie Wong's newest collection is entitled 'Neon Rap Portraits.' In this collection, Wong produced 12 neon portraits of [iconic rappers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pav-nite), including The Notorious B.I.G., Tupac Shakur, Nas, JAY-Z, Lauryn Hill, Missy Elliott, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Pharrell, Kanye West, Drake, and Nicki Minaj. To create these pieces, Wong produced [continuous line drawings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painting-exhibition) of each rapper. After that, she traced the sketches with electroluminescent wire and affixed them to a transparent display. When asked about the inspiration behind Neon Rap Portraits, Wong explained that this concept came from the drawings of artists such as Picasso and Schiele. Furthermore, Wong attempted to mimic the rappers' style through the lines in her continuous sketches. The use of neon was meant to mimic the [urban street scene](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-planes-1) that holds up the genre and is also in a way a reference to the artist's environment. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 50% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Neon Art:** Exploring the use of electroluminescent wire and other neon elements in contemporary art pieces. - **Music-inspired Art:** Creating visually stunning pieces that are inspired by different music genres. - **Iconic Portraits:** Developing modern and unique representations of famous figures in various fields. ### Where This Applies - **Art:** Incorporating the use of technology and multimedia into traditional art forms. - **Music:** Collaborating with artists and visual designers to create engaging music-related visuals for fans. - **Fashion:** Bringing unique and artistic elements from various sources, including music, into clothing and accessories designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Personalized AI Album Covers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-album-covers.md) - [Celebratory Hip-Hop Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hiphop-collaboration.md) - [Legacy Artist-Themed T-Shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gap-1.md) - [Y2K-Inspired Neon Light Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neon-light-art.md) - [Vibrant Design Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neon-primitivism.md) - [Sneaker-Inspired Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drip.md) - [Music-Informed Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roc-nation-and-moncler.md) - [Rapper-Honoring Fall Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tupac-shakur-estate.md) - [Artist-Centric Networking Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-x-snipes.md)