# Recreating Womanly Paintings ‘La Esencia de Klimt' Given a Modern Spin by Kattaca By Elsa Blaine | Published 2009-01-08 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recreating-womanly-paintings-la-esencia-de-klimt-by-kattaca References: [fashionserved](http://www.fashionserved.com/Gallery/La-Esencia-de-Klimt/50709) & [kattaca](http://www.kattaca.com/) Flowers and the female form is what Austrian artist Gustav Klimt was all about. Creative stylist and digital artist Kattaca has recreated some of the Viennese painter’s work with an inspired combination of [illustration and photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-portraits). The collection of images is titled ‘La esencia de Klimt’ for Ae magazine. Photography was by Moises Gonzalez, [make-up by Yurema Villa](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loreal-and-the-louvre) and hair styled by Raul Zarco. Thanks to the [Klimt Collection](http://www.gustavklimtcollection.com/pages/main.html)for images of ‘The Maiden’, ‘The Kiss II’, ‘Adele Block Bauer’, ‘Water Serpants’, and ‘Mada Primavesi’ for comparison to the originals. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Digital Painting:** Combining digital art with traditional paintings offers an opportunity to bring new life to classic artworks. - **Photo-illustration Collaboration:** The combination of photography and illustration creates unique and modern artwork from classic paintings. - **Modernizing Classic Art:** Reinterpreting classic art with a modern twist creates an opportunity for new audiences to engage with traditional paintings. ### Where This Applies - **Artistic Photography:** An opportunity for photographers to work with illustrators in creating visually stunning pieces. - **Digital Design:** A chance for designers to explore and experiment in transforming traditional art into digital art forms. - **Art Education:** An opportunity for educators to introduce and teach traditional art in a modern way to connect with younger generations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Reimagined Puzzled Artful Paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portrait-of-a-woman-in-a-hat.md) - [Iconic Artwork Watch Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artful-watches.md) - [Female Artist-Honoring Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tomma-bloom-x-ttw-editions-collection.md) - [Mexican-Painter-Inspired Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frida-kahlo-eau.md) - [Collaborative Monochromatic Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collaborative-monochromatic-art-exhibition.md) - [Hand-Painted Watercolor Prints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emma-webster.md) - [Glamorous Artful Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-jane.md) - [Flower-Inspired Vibrant Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/espressionismo-floreale.md) - [Delicately Patterned Beauty Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kustaa-saksi1.md)