# Prismatic Geometric Portraits Nicola Felaco's Vector Art Pulls Paint into a Vortex By Emily Evans | Published 2011-08-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nicola-felaco References: [trendland.net](http://trendland.net/2011/08/11/nicola-felaco-pixel-art/) & [felasquez](http://www.felasquez.com/) If looking at this art has you feeling like you're being engulfed into a [visual vortex](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ripples-collection), Nicola Felaco would probably be quite proud. The work of this Italian artist fits under the category of vector art and is quite eye-catching to say the least. Nicola Felaco takes viewers on a journey into a [collagelike, blurred world](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superflat-animation) within each of his prismatic graphics. With his subjects ranging from dogs to Super Mario characters and even the Mona Lisa, you can bet each of this artist's pieces are different enough to keep audiences guessing. **Implications** - While many graphics within popular culture focus on a direct connection to reality, work like that of Nicola Felaco has a unique way of doing the exact opposite. Like Felaco, companies who can incorporate minute elements of real life within their product packaging yet give it a cool sci-fi twist will produce [eye-catching visuals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-displays) time and time again. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Vector Art:** Exploring the potential of vector art to create visually captivating and unique designs. - **Collagelike Graphics:** Utilizing the technique of blending and layering to create abstract and visually engaging compositions. - **Real Life with a Sci-fi Twist:** Incorporating elements of reality into products and packaging with a futuristic and captivating twist. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Design:** Exploring new artistic techniques and styles to create visually stunning works. - **Advertising and Marketing:** Utilizing unique and abstract graphics to capture audience attention and create memorable brand experiences. - **Product Packaging:** Incorporating innovative and visually captivating designs to enhance product appeal and differentiate from competitors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Color-Blending Kinetic Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/felipe-pantone.md) - [Fluid Function Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-flow.md) - [Dynamic Mathematically Shaped Surfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mathematically-shaped.md) - [Anamorphic Fuzzy Glowing Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alien-vases.md) - [Juxtaposing Digital Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/riflessi.md) - [Artful Custom Mirror Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portraits-collection.md) - [AI-Generated Retrofuturistic Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrofuturistic-objects.md) - [Iconic Pixelated Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poltrona-frau-1.md) - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md)