# Enigmatic Gentlemen Paintings Peter Ravn Perplexes Audiences with Mysteriously Dapper Subjects By Jason Soy | Published 2011-06-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peter-ravn References: [sweet-station](http://sweet-station.com/blog/2011/06/peter-ravn/) & [peterravn](http://peterravn.com/) I've always found [business attire](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apresse-2026) to be suave, yet sinister and hopefully these Peter Ravn paintings better illustrate my point. Just looking at these pseudo-realistic images, one can't help but think that something malevolent is about to take place between the two men featured in the pictures. Peter Ravn is a Danish artist who holds a degree in architecture and design. His paintings are engaging in their [cinematic feel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edgeofyr) and onlookers can easily affix dramatic narratives to go along with each masterfully crafted illustration. My favorite of the images found in this gallery is the one featuring a man turned away from the viewer. The grid design on his back is neat, but I'm more curious as to what he's secretly plotting in his head... **Implications** - Consumers respond exceedingly well to shock imagery, especially ones that twist commonplace scenarios. The discomfort these images evoke also engage. Corporations looking for innovative shock imagery for advertising campaigns can similarly add a layer of unorthodoxy into everyday pictures. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North 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 - **Cinematic Realism Paintings:** Artists can disrupt traditional paintings with cinematic elements for a new and engaging experience. - **Shock Imagery:** Corporations can add a layer of unorthodoxy into everyday pictures for innovative advertising campaigns. - **Narrative Illustration:** Narrative elements added to illustrations can create a deeper connection with the audience. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art:** Artists can experiment with cinematic elements in their paintings for a new and engaging experience. - **Advertising:** Corporations can use shock imagery in their advertising campaigns to add an element of unorthodoxy into everyday pictures. - **Publishing:** Narrative elements in illustrations can enhance the story and create a deeper connection with readers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Human Duality-Themed Abstract Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/passive-aggression.md) - [Artful Suspended Fashion Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisible-figures.md) - [Worldly Paint Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-collection-for-men.md) - [Enigmatic Graffiti Incidents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enigmatic-graffiti.md) - [Wearable Art Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-days-march-1.md) - [Elegant Men's Formalwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jack-victor1.md) - [Apocalypse Post Pandemic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-urban-art.md) - [Evolutionary Menswear Fashion Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ss-daley-1.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md)