# Plastic-Wrapped Portraits Robin Eley Depicts Subjects Draped in Translucent Materials By Jason Soy | Published 2012-08-04 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robin-eley References: [juxtapoz](http://www.juxtapoz.com/Current/wrapped-in-plastic-paintings-by-robin-eley) & [robineley](http://www.robineley.com/) There's a lot that can be said about these impressive Robin Eley paintings. Some viewers will naturally point out how flawless Eley is at executing a hyperrealist art style. Others may even remark about the physical beauty of his subjects and how they effortlessly keep audiences’ eyes glued to the paintings. But perhaps the most distinguishing quality about Eley’s work is that he renders males and females draped in [translucent plastic materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-coenen-1). Peculiar, no? It’s unclear thematically as to why Robin Eley blankets the models in his paintings, but the [folds, creases and reflected glares](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folded-echoes) of the plastic sheets help elevate the aesthetic beauty of each composition. It provides much needed visual contrast, juxtaposing the smooth skin of the subjects with the plastics' own sharp and crisp lines. Its inclusion is simply ingenious. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 99% | 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 - **Translucent Materials Art:** An emerging trend in visual arts that uses translucent materials to create contrast and elevate aesthetics. - **Hyperrealist Portraiture:** A trend in art that focuses on highly detailed and realistic portraiture. - **Innovative Artistic Techniques:** An emerging trend in art that utilizes unique and unconventional techniques to create visually stunning works of art. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Design:** The use of translucent materials and hyperrealist portraiture can disrupt the art industry by creating new forms of visual art. - **Advertising and Marketing:** The use of innovative artistic techniques in advertising and marketing can create visually striking campaigns that capture audiences' attention. - **Fashion and Textiles:** The use of translucent materials in fashion and textiles can disrupt the industry by creating unique and visually stunning garments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [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) - [Stunning Origami Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-portaits.md) - [Artful Suspended Fashion Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisible-figures.md) - [Glamorous Artful Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-jane.md) - [Human Embraced-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallmounted-sculpture.md) - [Glass Beaded Intricate Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painting-exhibition.md) - [Paper-Made Mosaic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-life-architecture-exhibition.md) - [Paper Curvature Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-curves.md)