# Blue Skin Portraits Bev Hogue's ‘Blue or Nothing' Pop Surrealism Exhibit By Christina Butty | Published 2009-05-11 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sexy-blue-portraits-pop-surrealism-art-by-bev-hogue References: [bevhogue](http://www.bevhogue.com/) Widely known in [pop surrealism circles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeffrey-deitch-art-gallery), Bev Hogue’s portraits portray [women of all ages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/women-carvers), from all walks of life. Any woman can find herself in a piece of Hogue’s art. At her art show at the Gordon Daniel Gallery in Toronto, titled ‘Blue or Nothing’, Hogue articulated on her views around art. Bev Hogue describes the title of the show as the statement that defines her approach for work and life. For her, it means trusting her instincts and having the courage to express herself. This show features [new paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limitededition-print-series) along with other imaginative works. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Pop Surrealism Art:** The trend of pop surrealism art is disrupting the art industry by offering unconventional and imaginative works that capture the essence of individuals. - **Female Empowerment:** The trend of showcasing diverse women in art is disrupting the traditional notions of beauty and empowering women from all walks of life. - **Expressive Artistic Statements:** The trend of using art as a means of self-expression is disrupting the art world by challenging societal norms and encouraging personal authenticity. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art:** The pop surrealism art trend presents a disruptive innovation opportunity within the art industry, attracting a new audience and redefining the concept of art. - **Fashion:** The trend of showcasing diverse women in art can inspire the fashion industry to embrace inclusivity and redefine beauty standards. - **Self-help and Personal Development:** The trend of using art as a form of self-expression can disrupt the self-help and personal development industry by providing alternative methods for personal growth and exploration. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Glass Beaded Intricate Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painting-exhibition.md) - [Dark Abstracted Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-minyades-exhibition.md) - [Human Nature-Themed Art Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sea-im-awake.md) - [Medicine-Inspired Artful Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/something-for-the-pain.md) - [Suburban-Inspired Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suburbaninspired-art-exhibition.md) - [Blue Tonal Curated Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/through-and-through.md) - [Glamorous Artful Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-jane.md) - [Surreal Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeffrey-deitch-art-gallery.md) - [Interactive Colorful Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/david-hockney-bigger-closer.md)