# Sinking Art Ivan Puig's Work Gives More than Meets the Eye By Alex Scott | Published 2010-01-18 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sinking-art References: [swipelife](http://swipelife.com/2009/11/18/the-art-of-ivan-puig/#more-31355) & [ivanpuig.net](http://ivanpuig.net) I am usually not the best person to ask the meaning of art as my answer 99% of the time is “neat”, and Ivan Puig’s sinking art pieces are likely to garner the same response. As with most [artistic works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neojomon-biomorphic-fantme), the interpretation is up to the observer and while the meaning of this Mexican artist’s images may be a little hard to decipher, there will likely be no debate that his [sinking art series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infinito) completely captivates the viewer by defying the norm and pushing the boundaries of [conventional art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ripples-collection). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sinking Art:** Opportunities for artists to create unconventional, attention-grabbing pieces that push the boundaries of traditional art. - **Interpretive Art:** Increased interest in art pieces that challenge traditional interpretation and leave meaning up to the observer. - **Unconventional Art Materials:** Increasing use of non-traditional materials in artistic creations, such as Puig's use of sinking objects. ### Where This Applies - **Fine Arts:** Opportunities for artists to break away from traditional forms and materials to create unique pieces that challenge interpretation and captivate viewers. - **Public Art:** Growing interest in public art displays that push the boundaries of traditional art and challenge conventional interpretation. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Creative professionals within marketing and advertising industries can draw inspiration from Puig's use of unconventional materials to create attention-grabbing content and campaigns. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md) - [Apocalypse Post Pandemic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-urban-art.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [Fluid Function Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-flow.md) - [Destructive Nature Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keita-miyazaki.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md) - [Surreal Love-Themed Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joakim-ojanen.md) - [Abstract Geometric Solo Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/impermanent-state-of-being.md)