# Website-Inspired Tapestries Web-Based Artist Rafael Rozendaal Brings His Digital Creations to Life By Meghan Young | Published 2016-01-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rafael-rozendaal References: [fastcodesign](http://www.fastcodesign.com/3055471/these-tapestries-turn-the-websites-we-stare-at-all-day-into-abstract-art) & [newrafael](http://www.newrafael.com/) Rafael Rozendaal might be better known for his [interactive digital art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hofa-gallery), but he has decided to leap out of the online space and into the physical world with a gallery show inspired by his original works. He has created a [series of tapestries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matter-colection) that are inspired by [abstract browsers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ripples-collection). Full of bright colors and geometric patterns, it's easy to see the digital influence. Based in New York City, Rafael Rozendaal specifically pulled inspiration for a Chrome extension he created appropriately dubbed Abstract Browser. Fast Co Design writes, "The plugin maintains the structure of a web page, but replaces the content with ten colors pulled from a preset palette." His favorite images created by this plugin are what made the cut to be produced in tapestry form. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Physical-digital Crossover Art:** Rafael Rozendaal's tapestry collection demonstrates the potential for digital artists to expand their digital art into the physical realm. - **Abstract Art Resurgence:** Rafael Rozendaal's work represents a new movement in abstract art that merges digital art and real-life tapestry design. - **Browser Art:** Abstract Browser and other web-based tools may serve as platforms for new forms of interactive and web-based art. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Design:** Art galleries and artists can now utilize digital tools to create prints, tapestries, and other physical forms of digital art. - **Technology:** Technology companies can adapt to embrace new forms of digital art and related creative technologies. - **Textile Industry:** Innovations in digital art and design could provide new opportunities for textile companies to create unique fabric patterns and designs for a range of products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Juxtaposing Digital Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/riflessi.md) - [Textile Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olga-de-amaral.md) - [Handwoven Colorful Tapestries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/versus-edition-one.md) - [Vibrantly Abstract Rug Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abstraction-collection.md) - [Math-Inspired Colorful Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weave-collection.md) - [Digital City-Inspired Art Works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-central-station.md) - [Technology Connection Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/codecraftchaos.md) - [Intricate Fiber Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threadwork-women-redefining-fiber-arts.md) - [Breathtaking Woven Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woven-installation.md)