# Whimsical Silhouette Portraits Norma de Leon Illustrates Shadowy Figures in a Wonderland By Jason Soy | Published 2012-04-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/norma-de-leon References: [juxtapoz](http://www.juxtapoz.com/Illustration/muxxi) & [muxxi.me](http://muxxi.me/) Norma de Leon is an artist who’s exemplary of the word “contrast.” It is most evidently displayed in the coloring of her images as she pairs subjects, rendered entirely in black, with vibrant pastel-colored backgrounds. But take time to analyze her work further and you’ll uncover that contrast is also evident in her concepts and execution as well. Norma de Leon illustrates in a style that’s [child-friendly](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-eternal-child), repeating [simplistic geometric shapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-shape-of-play) like circles over and over again within single compositions to lull viewers into a sense of comfort. This safe engagement is then turned on its head with Leon’s wildly bizarre depictions of floating eyeballs and [whimsical landscapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anima). Pairing psychedelic concepts that sate adults’ thirst for cognition in their art and visuals that children find accessible is what makes Leon’s work universally adored. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Contrasting Art Styles:** Exploring the juxtaposition of vibrant colors and dark figures in artwork can create visually striking pieces that appeal to a wide audience. - **Child-friendly Geometric Art:** Using simplistic geometric shapes in art can create a sense of comfort and accessibility for viewers, particularly children. - **Psychedelic Imagery in Art:** Incorporating psychedelic concepts in visual art can cater to adults' desire for intellectual stimulation and create captivating visuals. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can experiment with contrasting styles and geometric shapes to create unique and universally appealing artwork. - **Children's Entertainment:** The use of child-friendly geometric art can be incorporated in products, games, and media targeted at children to enhance engagement and accessibility. - **Psychedelic Art and Fashion:** Artists and fashion designers can incorporate psychedelic imagery and concepts in their work to create visually captivating and thought-provoking pieces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md) - [Vibrant Design Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neon-primitivism.md) - [Whimsically Vibrant Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorama.md) - [Raunchy Anime-Inspired Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manuela-soto-sosa.md) - [Mesmerizing Sculpture Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mesmerizing-sculpture.md) - [Striking Sculptural Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculpture-candle.md) - [Stunning Origami Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-portaits.md) - [Juxtaposing Artful Collaborative Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sea-galaxy.md) - [Reimagined Puzzled Artful Paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portrait-of-a-woman-in-a-hat.md)