# Sublime Landscape Paintings Philip Govedare's Excavation Series Captures Photo-Realistic Views By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-06-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philip-govedare References: [butdoesitfloat](http://butdoesitfloat.com/Excavation) & [philipgovedare](http://www.philipgovedare.com/) Visual artist Philip Govedare captures mountainous landscape views in his series of [painted works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painting-exhibition) entitled "Excavation". The painter describes his work as "a response to the landscape we inhabit with all its complexity and layered meanings." His pieces evoke a sense of calm and stoic beauty that is found within our [natural environment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/borealis-series). Mixing gorgeously blended tones, the artist captures the light, color, texture and atmosphere of his illustrated landscape locations. Using an oil-based medium, Philip Govedare creates memorable and visually striking art works that draw the viewer in. The paintings are abstract at first glance but transform into distant [mountainous landscapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whispering-mountains) upon closer inspection. The painter finds beauty in nature and mimics the strokes and colors created by mother earth in his own depictions. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Live Arts](https://www.trendhunter.com/livearts) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Realistic Landscape Paintings:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop digital tools or augmented reality applications that allow users to interact with and explore realistic landscape paintings in a more immersive way. - **Abstract-realism Fusion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a new genre of art that combines elements of abstraction and realism, pushing the boundaries of traditional painting techniques. - **Nature-inspired Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce sustainable and eco-friendly art materials and techniques that align with the growing demand for environmentally conscious products in the art industry. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art Galleries:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate virtual reality exhibitions to showcase realistic landscape paintings, providing a unique and immersive art-viewing experience. - **Art Education:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop online platforms or mobile apps that offer interactive tutorials and lessons on creating realistic landscape paintings, making art education more accessible and engaging. - **Eco-friendly Products:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create and market art supplies made from sustainable and non-toxic materials, catering to the increasing demand for environmentally friendly products in the art industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Otherwordly Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/william-monk.md) - [Kyoto-Inspired Solo Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ode-to-kyoto.md) - [Abstract Geometric Solo Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/impermanent-state-of-being.md) - [Immersive Light Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spencer-finch.md) - [Digital City-Inspired Art Works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-central-station.md) - [Human Duality-Themed Abstract Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/passive-aggression.md) - [Large-Scale Sculpture Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desert-x1.md) - [Dark Abstracted Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-minyades-exhibition.md) - [Human Nature-Themed Art Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sea-im-awake.md)