# Twisted Renaissance Portraits Nick Thomm's Psychedelic Artwork Combines Classics with Modern Style By | Published 2013-07-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/psychedelic-artwork References: [lifelounge.au](http://www.lifelounge.com.au/art-and-design/news/nick-thomm-creates-surreal-art.aspx) & [nickthomm](http://nickthomm.com/) Nick Thomm's [psychedelic artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-psychedelia) might make viewers feel as if they'd just gone on a trip in the Woodstock era. His use of crazy combinations of neon colors, along with his mash-ups of classic Renaissance art with modern, pop art styles, makes for a visually arresting and astounding series. One of his most striking works features a gigantic, [Greek-era statue of a philosopher](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thrilljoy-pix). His head is cloned twice; these copies peek out from next to the original's ears. Behind this trio of statuesque thinkers is a startlingly bright backdrop, contrasting the marble hue of the statues, showing some barren trees with branches twisting away into a shocking blue sky. With these works, Thomm has demonstrated that completely unrelated artistic styles can indeed be combined to produce new, innovative and fun pieces of art that are sure to garner a ton of attention from everyone from boomers to millennials. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Psychedelic Artwork:** Combining classic and modern styles to create visually arresting and astounding pieces of art. - **Mash-ups of Renaissance and Pop Art:** Exploring the fusion of traditional and contemporary art styles for innovative and attention-grabbing creations. - **Neon Colors in Art:** Using bright and vibrant neon colors to create captivating and engaging artistic compositions. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Design:** Opportunity for artists and designers to experiment with the fusion of different artistic styles and create unique and eye-catching artwork. - **Art Galleries and Exhibitions:** Chance for galleries and exhibition spaces to showcase the latest trends in artistic fusion and attract a diverse audience. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Potential for marketers and advertisers to incorporate the visually striking elements of psychedelic artwork into campaigns to captivate and engage target audiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Burgeoning Psychedelic Art Movements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/psychedelic-art-movement.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Apocalypse Post Pandemic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-urban-art.md) - [Psychedelic Sculptural Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frank-stella-recent-sculpture.md) - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md) - [Marble-Patterned Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/psychedelic-interior.md) - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md) - [Nostalgic Art-Inspired Cannabis Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kristofferson-san-pablo.md) - [Psychedelic Hand-Painted Cabinets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collection-iii.md)