# Retro Pop Culture Collages The Sammy Slabbinck Mixed Media Series is Comical By Sarah Nazim | Published 2012-07-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sammy-slabbinck-mixed-media References: [trendland](http://trendland.com/sammy-slabinnick-vintage-mixed-media-collages/) & [sammyslabbinck.tumblr](http://sammyslabbinck.tumblr.com/) Sammy Slabbinck's mixed media artwork is rather comical. He combines a fun remix of [pop culture references](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kenny-scharf-and-axel) mixed with [vintage imagery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kristofferson-san-pablo). The artist is heavily influenced by old vintage magazines from the 50s through to the 70s, which is why he predominately likes to incorporate that into his artwork (but with a modern twist). Slabbinck's artwork is eye-catching because of his creative use of color and object placement. What particularly caught my eye was the photo replicating Google Maps. The playful mix of [old school photos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thrilljoy-pix) and new-age technologies is a juxtaposition that isn't commonly seen. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 95% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Pop-culture Remix Artwork:** There is an opportunity for artists and designers to incorporate fun remixes of pop-culture references with vintage imagery, creating eye-catching, playful artwork. - **Creative Use of Color and Object Placement:** There is an opportunity for designers and marketers to explore creative usage of color and object placement to make their products more eye-catching and stand out in a crowded marketplace. - **Juxtaposition of Old and New Technologies:** There is an opportunity for businesses and innovators to combine old and new technologies in a playful and creative way, attracting consumers who appreciate nostalgia and modernity. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Design:** The art and design industry can leverage vintage imagery and pop-culture references to create unique, playful, and eye-catching artwork. - **Marketing and Advertising:** The marketing and advertising industry can explore creative ways of using color and object placement to make their products stand out in a crowded marketplace and attract customers. - **Technology:** The technology industry can combine old and new technologies to create new and innovative products that appeal to customers who appreciate nostalgia and modernity. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Crystal-Adorned Crushed Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sam-keller.md) - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md) - [AI-Generated Retrofuturistic Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrofuturistic-objects.md) - [Apocalypse Post Pandemic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-urban-art.md) - [Analog Nostalgia Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/back-to-basics-ii.md) - [Pop Art-Inspired Bright Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/henri-judin.md) - [AI-Generated Soup Can Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/campbells-paintings.md) - [Pop Art Legend-Honoring Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keiichi-tanaami-1.md) - [Y2K-Inspired Neon Light Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neon-light-art.md)