# Abstract Nightmare Illustrations These Ryan Mcgennisken Cartoons Have an Eerie Dark Side By Matt Ho | Published 2011-02-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ryan-mcgennisken References: [inspirefirst](http://www.inspirefirst.com/2011/02/09/illustrations-ryan-mcgennisken/) & [earthdiedscreaming](http://earthdiedscreaming.com/) When you're asleep, these Ryan Mcgennisken illustrations are the last thing you want in your head. The Melbourne-based artist has done some [surreal cartoon artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1), featuring all the [creepy things](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tales-of-the-weird) you can think of. For some reason, some of the drawings in this series remind me of of the book 'Where the Wild Things Are' -- if you were on a really bad acid trip. Inspired by [dreams and nostalgia](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stranger-things-animated-series), Ryan Mcgennisken's works are definitely must-see pieces. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Abstract Nightmare Illustrations:** Opportunity to create immersive and unsettling virtual reality experiences that explore the realm of dreams and nightmares. - **Surreal Cartoon Artworks:** Potential for creating unique and mind-bending animations in the entertainment industry. - **Dreams and Nostalgia:** Opportunity to develop products that tap into consumers' desires for nostalgic experiences and escapism. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art:** Innovative techniques and mediums to push the boundaries of traditional art forms and challenge viewers' perceptions. - **Animation:** Potential for creating visually striking and unconventional animated films and series that captivate audiences. - **Entertainment:** Creation of immersive and thought-provoking experiences that blur the line between reality and fantasy. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Surreal Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeffrey-deitch-art-gallery.md) - [Otherwordly Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/william-monk.md) - [Apocalypse Post Pandemic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-urban-art.md) - [Creature-Inspired Home Good Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charles-jeffreys-loverboy.md) - [Surrealist Shopping Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreams-is.md) - [Imaginative Cocktail Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/world-of-dreams-cocktail-menu.md) - [Otherworldly Wooden Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sculptures-1.md) - [Distorted Burger Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ailloween.md)