# Muted Action Painting The Shinichi Maruyama Gardens Series is Lusciously Abstract By Meghan Young | Published 2011-03-25 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shinichi-maruyama-gardens References: [coolhunting](http://www.coolhunting.com/culture/garden.php) & [shinichimaruyama](http://www.shinichimaruyama.com/) When one looks upon the Shinichi Maruyama Gardens action paint series, one is likely to think that these [abstract liquid sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-flow) have a life of their own. Each midair capture is like a dancer's movement -- graceful and somehow full of emotion. But when one remembers that there is someone behind each sculptural stroke, it all comes together. The personality we see in each image stems from Maruyama himself. The Shinichi Maruyama Gardens series, according to its artist, represents the "feeling [he] get[s] from [Zen gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drawing-on-space)." He goes on to say, "It is its own universe, empowering the visitor to resist temptation, eliminate negative thought and sever the continuous stream of inessential information emanating from the outside world." The Shinichi Maruyama Gardens series is [currently being exhibited](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-in-motion-exhibition) at Manhattan's Bruce Silverstein Gallery. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Abstract Liquid Sculptures:** Opportunity for artists and designers to explore the use of fluid materials and create captivating, flowing visual displays. - **Capturing Movement in Art:** Opportunity for photographers and videographers to experiment with new techniques and technologies in order to capture movement and emotion in unique and captivating ways. - **Incorporating Zen Principles Into Art:** Opportunity for artists and designers to incorporate Zen principles into their work and create pieces that encourage mindfulness, meditation, and reflection. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art:** Artists and galleries can leverage the popularity of abstract and movement-capturing art to create new exhibitions and attract a wider audience. - **Photography and Videography:** Photography and videography professionals can explore new techniques and technology to capture movement in new, captivating ways for their clients. - **Mindfulness and Meditation:** Businesses and individuals who promote mindfulness and meditation can incorporate art pieces that encourage reflection, peacefully promote calmness in an environment and offer an alternative approach to wellness. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Collaborative Sculptural Art Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neojomon-biomorphic-fantme.md) - [Destructive Nature Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keita-miyazaki.md) - [Vibrant Artistic Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japonisme-1.md) - [Human Duality-Themed Abstract Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/passive-aggression.md) - [Drone-Assisted Landscape Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/katsu-1.md) - [Abstract Geometric Solo Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/impermanent-state-of-being.md) - [Outdoor Floral Sculpture Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptures-at-kew-gardens.md) - [Monumental Air Installation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iwagumi-air-scape.md) - [Bi-Culture-Inspired Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bicultureinspired-art-exhibition.md)