# Pop Art-Collage Hybrids Gregoire Guillemin's Pop Mix Series Blends Bold Colors & Photo Montages By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2013-12-05 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-mix References: [ianbrooks.me](http://ianbrooks.me/post/68403791857/pop-mix-by-gr-goire-guillemin) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/Pop-MIX/12502137) ‘Pop Mix’ is a series from Grégoire Guillemin that is illustrated in the same style as his ‘Secret Life of Heroes’ series, but this new ‘Mix Pop’ series combines a [pop art style](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dictador-game-changer) with collage. The striking images from the series shows thought-provoking images like the face of a woman covered in Ben-Day dots, pointing a gun at her own head. The inside of the gun is filled with conent that is typically seen in women’s magazines, which makes a profound statement about societal pressures and beauty standards that are out there. Another dynamic image from Guillemin’s series shows a child holding a teddy bear, which is filled with violent scenes and explosions from the pages of [superhero comic books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-de-guzman-1). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Pop-style Collages:** Combining the bold colors and aesthetics of pop art with the technique of collage, there is an opportunity to create visually striking and thought-provoking art pieces. - **Blending Artistic Styles:** Exploring the fusion of different art styles, such as pop art and collage, opens up innovative possibilities for creating unique and captivating artwork. - **Social Commentary Through Art:** Using art as a platform for social commentary and critique, artists can create powerful and thought-provoking pieces that challenge societal norms and perceptions. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Design:** The art industry can embrace the trend of pop-style collages to offer consumers new and innovative art forms that blend different artistic techniques. - **Publishing and Media:** Publishing and media industries can explore the opportunity of incorporating pop-style collage artworks into magazine covers, book illustrations, or digital media to attract attention and convey unique visual narratives. - **Advertising and Marketing:** By leveraging pop-style collages in advertising campaigns, brands can create visually captivating and memorable content that resonates with consumers and stands out from traditional advertisements. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Apocalypse Post Pandemic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-urban-art.md) - [Pop Art Legend-Honoring Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keiichi-tanaami-1.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Pop Art-Style Blocked Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-in-red.md) - [Pop Art Skateboard Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-skateroom-1.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Pop Art Luxe Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/piaget-andy-warhol.md) - [Artist-Designed Toy Lineups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-toy-series.md) - [Human Duality-Themed Abstract Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/passive-aggression.md)