# Sassy Topical Illustrations Sirin Thada Creates Poignant Pop-Powered Art By Marie | Published 2011-10-07 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sirin-thada References: [booooooom](http://www.booooooom.com/2011/10/05/drawings-by-artist-sirin-thada/) & [society6](http://society6.com/sirinthada) Although honesty might not always be the best policy in awkward social situations, it does make for incredibly relevant and relatable artwork like that of Sirin Thada. The Brooklyn-based artist creates "[craptastic comedic doodlings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/punch-your-client) on love, life, and other everyday nonsense," as she explains on her website. With references to pop culture, social media and everyday issues faced by most twenty-somethings, Sirin Thada's drawings speak to a generation of [Urban Outifitter-wearing ladies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kenny-scharf-and-axel) like no other. She describes herself by saying "This American Life, Radiolab and 30 Rock rule my world," and this is evident in her art, with captions like "Tonight I just wanna pig out" that would make Liz Lemon herself beam with pride. Incredibly clever and witty, these Sirin Thada illustrations will definitely brighten your day -- if only for the fact that they'll assure you you're not alone! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Humor](https://www.trendhunter.com/humor) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Poignant Pop-powered Art:** Artsy entrepreneurs can leverage Sirin Thada's comedic doodlings on love, life, and other everyday nonsense as inspiration to produce relevant art that resonates with millennial consumers. - **Honest & Relatable Art:** There is a continued opportunity for artists to leverage honesty and relatability to connect with younger generations, especially in the social media era. - **Pop Culture References:** Artists can use popular movies, TV shows, music and other fan favorites to create relatable artwork that appeals to a wider audience. ### Where This Applies - **Art & Design:** The art and design industry could benefit from leveraging relatable content to attract younger audiences and consumers. - **Marketing & Advertising:** Marketing and advertising industry could commission artists like Sirin Thada to create artwork for branded content that is relatable to younger clients and consumers. - **Fashion & Apparel:** Fashion and apparel industries can collaborate with artists like Sirin Thada to produce trendy, edgy and appealing garments that target millennial consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Striking Urban Wildlife Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clare-allin.md) - [Raunchy Anime-Inspired Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manuela-soto-sosa.md) - [Playful Cat Illustrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/open-meow.md) - [Glamorous Artful Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-jane.md) - [Apocalypse Post Pandemic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-urban-art.md) - [Cartoonish NFT Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i-like-you-youre-weird.md) - [Cheekily Creative Bookmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illustrated-bookmarks.md) - [Illustrated Streetwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wasted-youth-x-tappei.md) - [Internet Humor News](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-daily-snoo.md)