# Momochromatic Street Portraits This Street Artist Designs Imposing Photorealistic Paintings By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-09-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photorealistic-paintings References: [fubiz.net](http://www.fubiz.net/en/2015/09/15/street-art-works-by-sasha-corban/) & [skyartfound](http://skyartfound.com/sasha-korban-works-en/) Sasha Korban is a [street artist](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hubbabubbabuilding) that specializes in designing photorealistic paintings. In many urban areas, it is common to see [graffiti](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1664-x-andre-saraiva) that is abstract and unrealistic. This artist puts painstaking detail into each of his images in order to make them standout from afar. The Ukrainian-based artist largely specializes in producing monochromatic portraits of men and women. His subjects span a wide range of ages and ethnicities. Despite the lack of color, each of the images feature lifelike qualities that are inspired by decorative paintings. The portraits largely stand on their own, with little to no background designs. The photorealistic paintings add a human touch to city spaces that often go unnoticed. Korban work turns the [urban environment of Kyiv](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apartment-with-a-lizard) into a stunning public gallery. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Photorealistic Street Art:** Sasha Korban's monochromatic portraits set a new standard for street art. - **Urban Humanization:** Korban's photorealistic paintings bring a human touch to city spaces. - **Abstract Vs Realistic Street Art:** Korban's realistic style challenges the common abstract and unrealistic style of many street artists. ### Where This Applies - **Art:** Artists and galleries can explore new avenues for displaying street art through photorealistic paintings. - **Urban Development:** Urban planners and developers can incorporate photorealistic street art into public spaces. - **Tourism:** Photorealistic street art can become a new tourist attraction for cities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Evolved Vibrant Graffiti Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jan-kalb.md) - [Collaborative Monochromatic Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collaborative-monochromatic-art-exhibition.md) - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md) - [Digital City-Inspired Art Works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-central-station.md) - [Glamorous Artful Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-jane.md) - [Stunning Origami Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-portaits.md) - [Drone-Assisted Landscape Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/katsu-1.md) - [Distorted Furniture Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/first-kiss-at-last-light.md) - [Miniature Artful Hip-Hop Landmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/danny-cortes.md)