# Neon-Rendered Portraiture The Nielly Francoise 'Deja 2012' Series is Vibrant & Emotionally Charged By Josh Triantafilou | Published 2012-04-04 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nielly-francoise References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/dja-2012/3477637) & [francoise-nielly](http://www.francoise-nielly.com/) French artist Nielly Francoise has created a series of portraits, rendered in a myriad of bright, vibrant colors that seem to pour out from the paintings like light radiating from a neon sign. This is, ostensibly, the most striking feature of the pieces; however, there is more to the paintings than color. The expressions that Nielly Francoise adorns her subjects with are eclectic, ranging from languid to fierce; yet in each of the visages, Nielly Francoise expresses something viscerally human through her subjects eyes. Some look directly at the viewer, engaged and intent, while others look to somewhere out of frame, listlessly, almost dreamily. One gets the sense that these are real people within whom thoughts and feelings dance about, informing each wince, curl of the lip and fur of the brow that Nielly Francoise captures so poignantly. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 51% | 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) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Neon-rendered Portraiture:** The use of neon colors in portraiture creates a visually striking and emotionally charged art form. - **Expressive Portraits:** Artists creating portraits that capture the human experience through eclectic expressions and captivating gazes. - **Emotional Realism:** Artworks that depict real people with vivid emotions, evoking a visceral response from the viewer. ### Where This Applies - **Art:** Artists and art galleries can explore new techniques and styles, such as neon-rendered portraiture, to attract a wider audience and sell unique artworks. - **Interior Design:** Designers can incorporate neon-rendered portraits into their projects to add vibrant and emotionally engaging focal points in residential and commercial spaces. - **Advertising and Marketing:** Brands can leverage the emotional realism of expressive portraits in their advertising and marketing campaigns to create a strong and relatable connection with their target audience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Y2K-Inspired Neon Light Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neon-light-art.md) - [Glamorous Artful Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-jane.md) - [Glass Beaded Intricate Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painting-exhibition.md) - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md) - [Pop Art-Inspired Bright Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/henri-judin.md) - [Human Duality-Themed Abstract Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/passive-aggression.md) - [Pop Art-Style Blocked Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-in-red.md) - [Color Photography Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/profiles-in-color.md) - [Contrasting Artful Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fluro-furniture.md)