# Cultural Mashup Paintings (UPDATE) Kehinde Wiley Paints Urban Imagery with a Renaissance Twist By Rebecca Byers | Published 2012-01-08 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/renaissance-esque-hip-hop-paintings References: [lifelounge](http://www.lifelounge.com/art-and-design/news/kehinde-wileys-hip-hop-renaissance.aspx#gallerytop) & [kehindewiley](http://www.kehindewiley.com/main.html) Artist Kehinde Wiley continues to present his artwork with the unusual, but brilliant combination of Renaissance and hip hop. According to the [artist’s statement](http://www.kehindewiley.com/main.html), Wiley's “larger than life figures and interrupts tropes of portrait painting, often blurring the boundaries between traditional and contemporary modes of representation and the critical portrayal of masculinity and physicality as it pertains to the view of black and brown young men.” Previously, Wiley has painted a portrait of Michael Jackson in the image of the Equestrian Portrait of King Phillip II. Wiley, a Los Angeles native now based in New York, studied Fine Arts at Yale University and has had his work exhibited internationally. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Renaissance-hip Hop Art:** Combining the styles of Renaissance and hip hop in art presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the art industry by appealing to both traditional and modern art audiences. - **Critical Portrait Painting:** The blurring of lines between traditional and contemporary modes of portrait painting presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the art industry by challenging and redefining established norms. - **Cultural Influenced Art:** Using cultural influences and contemporary references in art presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the art industry by attracting a diverse and modern audience. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art:** The art industry can benefit from integrating cultural influences and modern references in traditional styles of art to appeal to a broader audience and challenge established norms. - **Fashion:** Fashion designers can draw inspiration from the combination of Renaissance and hip hop styles in art to create innovative designs that blend traditional and modern elements. - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can explore the integration of Renaissance and hip hop styles in art as inspiration for music videos, performances, and other creative productions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cosmic-Themed Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cosmicthemed-art-exhibition.md) - [Miniature Artful Hip-Hop Landmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/danny-cortes.md) - [Human Duality-Themed Abstract Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/passive-aggression.md) - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md) - [Sneaker Fused Ceramic Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drip-exhibition.md) - [Artist-Inspired Dynamic Basketballs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/round21.md) - [Sneaker-Inspired Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drip.md) - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md) - [Bi-Culture-Inspired Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bicultureinspired-art-exhibition.md)