# Saintly Destitute Portraits The Pablo Garcia Desideratum Series Glorifies the Homeless By Gil Cohen | Published 2012-12-05 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pablo-garcia-desideratum References: [sweet-station](http://sweet-station.com/blog/2012/12/desideratum-by-pablo-garcia/) & [pabloga](http://pabloga.com/es/fotografia/desideratum/) Looking run-down and disheveled, the people featured in the Pablo Garcia Desideratum portrait series are depicted as saintly figures. With a halo encircling each of their heads, the stained and disenchanted characters seem more like [homeless people](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-klein) than holy beings. There are some seniors dressed in [worn-out superhero costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saint-mxxxxxx), there is a guy wearing a bandanna and [full sleeve tattoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hughmanity), there is an elderly man who is all bloody and bruised as if he just got into a street fight, and there are also scrawny topless men leering at the viewer. This collection of miscreants are portrayed in a new light in the Pablo Garcia Desideratum portrait series; with a glowing aura surrounding them, they could be saints of the streets, fighting the good fight. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 33% | 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) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Saintly Portrayal:** Opportunity for artists to challenge traditional perceptions and depict marginalized individuals with a sense of reverence and dignity. - **Disenchanted Heroes:** Exploration of the intersection between homelessness and superhero mythology, highlighting the struggles and resilience of disenfranchised individuals. - **Redeeming the Outcast:** Redefinition of societal stereotypes by portraying homeless individuals as saintly figures, promoting empathy and compassion towards those experiencing homelessness. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fine Arts:** Opportunity for artists and galleries to exhibit and sell artwork that challenges societal norms and promotes social awareness and empathy. - **Fashion and Design:** Incorporation of homeless-inspired fashion and design elements, providing a platform for conversations on social issues and homelessness. - **Social Activism:** Collaboration between artists, activists, and nonprofit organizations to raise awareness, prompt discussions, and advocate for improved support systems for the homeless population. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Apocalypse Post Pandemic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-urban-art.md) - [Striking Glass Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-portraits.md) - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md) - [Travel-Inspired Canvas Paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-passport-series.md) - [Indigenous Form Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gabriel-chaile.md) - [Accessible Limited-Edition Print Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limitededition-print-series.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Immigration System-Inspired Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/passport-series.md) - [Disruptive Fashion Art Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dirty-looks.md)