# Dissolving Human Depictions Raul Urias Illustrates People as They Evaporate into Thin Air By Jason Soy | Published 2011-08-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raul-urias References: [designlov](http://designlov.com/ilustracoes-de-raul-urias.html) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/RaulUrias) Be prepared for a visual feast with these Raul Urias illustrations. Not only will your eyes be hit with a barrage of [spectacular color combinations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/immersive-surfaces), but seeing people superficially dissolve into thin air will play tricks on the viewer's eyes as well as their minds. Raul Urias is a graphic artist hailing from Mexico and his unique blend of [pencil drawings with insane digital inking](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drawing-series) makes his work some of the funkiest art you can currently find among any art community. My favorite illustration of the bunch is entitled "Bye School," in which all of a student's school utensils dissolve upwards into the sky. **Implications** - Consumers are drawn to surrealism because it satiates their desire for euphoric escapist experiences. Corporations may consider using [surrealistic imagery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salvador-dali-x-casetify) in their promotional campaigns in order to entice consumers into listening to the company's message. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Surrealistic Imagery:** Using surrealistic imagery in promotional campaigns can attract consumers looking for euphoric escapist experiences. - **Visual Feast:** Providing a visual feast of spectacular color combinations can captivate and engage viewers. - **Digital Inking:** Incorporating insane digital inking techniques can make artwork stand out and appeal to a wider audience. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can utilize surrealistic imagery and digital inking techniques to create unique and captivating artwork. - **Advertising and Marketing:** Using surrealistic imagery in promotional campaigns can help companies attract and engage consumers. - **Education:** Incorporating visually captivating and surrealistic illustrations in educational materials can enhance students' engagement and creativity. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artist-Designed Tequila Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/essential-artist-series.md) - [Mexican Heritage-Honoring Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/racesroots.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md) - [Illusion-Inspired Design Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ripples-collection.md) - [AI-Generated Real-World Transformations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-generated-world.md) - [Artful Suspended Fashion Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisible-figures.md) - [Apocalypse Post Pandemic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-urban-art.md) - [AI-Generated Retrofuturistic Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrofuturistic-objects.md)