# Goth Digital Graphics Morbidly Feminine Computer Illustrations by Raphael Vicenzi By Allison Horner | Published 2009-09-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raphael-vicenzi References: [playmedesignrousel.no](http://playmedesign.carousel.no/illustration/my-dead-pony/) & [mydeadpony](http://www.mydeadpony.com/) The illustrations and [computer-created graphic arts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prompting-nowhere) of Raphael Vicenzi of Belgium are strikingly morbid and [uniquely feminine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-femininity). Each spews a mixed message of lost hope and cynicism complimented by warm, bright colors and gracefully positioned imagery. Vicenzi's online collection, *My Dead Pony*, among many of his other pieces, have been featured in Illusive2, Fashion Wonderland, IDEA design and [Adobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gulzars-residence), to name a few. **Implications** - You would never guess that Raphael Vicenzi is actually self-taught. He definitely has a lot of talent that is expressed within his images. His drawings include strange images of females holding up human hearts in glass jars and collages that mix fashion, food and animals all into one. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Morbidly Feminine Art:** There is an opportunity for companies to incorporate morbidly feminine art into their branding and marketing strategies. - **Self-taught Artists:** The rise of talented self-taught artists creates opportunities for businesses to collaborate with them on product design and marketing campaigns. - **Mixed Media Collages:** Embracing mixed media collages in marketing campaigns can add visually intriguing elements to brand identity and messaging. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can collaborate with artists such as Raphael Vicenzi for unique clothing and accessory designs. - **Graphic Design:** Incorporating morbidly feminine art into graphic design projects can attract attention and differentiate a company's branding. - **Advertising:** Using mixed media collages in advertising campaigns can create memorable and visually distinct marketing materials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Virtual Craft Fusions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arnardo-collection.md) - [AI-Generated Retrofuturistic Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrofuturistic-objects.md) - [Glamorous Artful Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-jane.md) - [Illustrated Streetwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wasted-youth-x-tappei.md) - [Visually Morphing Muses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glitchy-bitches.md) - [Ornamental AI Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prompting-nowhere.md) - [Artful Suspended Fashion Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisible-figures.md) - [Art-Tech Zine Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twentynine-zine.md)