# Luminous 3D Paintings Japanese Artist Shintaro Ohata Illuminates the Beauty of Everyday Life By Leslie Chen | Published 2011-07-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shintaro-ohata References: [notcot.org](http://www.notcot.org/post/41542/) & [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/sculptures-popping-out-of) Shintaro Ohata is a Japanese artist who creates stunning imagery using two different elements. He combines [3D sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neojomon-biomorphic-fantme) with 2D paintings; making his illustrations an [eye-popping exhibit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spencer-finch). Shintaro Ohata makes his paintings in a way that brings to life all of those [everyday objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/looks-delicious) we often seem to look past. As the artist says to Yukari gallery, "Every ordinary scenery in our daily lives, such as the rising sun, the beauty of a sunset...becomes something irreplaceable if we think we wouldn’t be able to see them anymore." If you've been missing the lustre of everyday life, take a look at these Shintaro Ohata paintings for a reminder that every day can be beautiful. **Implications** - Consumers in the modern age are looking for products that will provide a quick escape. Items featuring a fantastical element are appealing to those who can't afford to actually take time off. In order to increase its appeal, a company could focus on this desire for a getaway when creating their designs. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 99% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Fantastical Escapes:** Consumers seek products that provide a quick escape and incorporate a fantastical element, presenting opportunities for companies to design products that fulfill this desire. - **Multi-dimensional Art:** The combination of 3D sculptures and 2D paintings in artwork is gaining popularity, creating opportunities for artists and galleries to create immersive and visually striking experiences. - **Appreciation of Everyday Life:** There is a growing trend in appreciating the beauty of everyday objects and scenes, leading to potential opportunities for businesses to create products that highlight and celebrate the ordinary. ### Where This Applies - **Art Galleries:** Art galleries can incorporate the trend of multi-dimensional art by showcasing the work of artists who combine 3D sculptures and 2D paintings, offering visitors immersive experiences. - **Home Decor:** Home decor companies can tap into the trend of appreciating everyday life by creating products that highlight the beauty of ordinary objects, allowing consumers to bring a sense of artistry into their homes. - **Entertainment:** The desire for fantastical escapes presents opportunities for entertainment companies to create immersive experiences, such as virtual reality games or interactive theatrical performances, that transport consumers to otherworldly realms. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Miniaturized Product Art Photographs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/small-muji.md) - [Sun-Inspired Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suninspired-art-exhibitions.md) - [Life-Like 3D Canvases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lumino.md) - [Fluid Function Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-flow.md) - [Starry-Eyed Dichroic Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starryeyed-dichroic-sculpture.md) - [Origami-Inspired Porcelain Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saori-matsushita.md) - [Whimsical Spirit Art Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anima.md) - [AI-Generated Real-World Transformations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-generated-world.md) - [Collaborative Sculptural Art Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neojomon-biomorphic-fantme.md)