# Galactic Gamer-Inspired Frescos Dan Hernandez Imagines Historic Paintings as Space Invader Art By Megan Facciuolo | Published 2014-04-22 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-invader-art References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/365136/Artist-Modifies-Renaissance-Byzantine-Paintings-To-Look-Like-Space-Invaders/) & [danhernandez.org](http://www.danhernandez.org/Art/Home.html) Space Invaders is the classic video and computer game that is the inspiration behind this Space Invader art by Dan Hernandez. The artist modified historic [Renaissance and Byzantine paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painting-exhibition) to make them resemble the video game. The mix of "the old" and the older creates a new and modern type of artwork, which is truly original. It is rare to see a visual dialog between religion, video games, mythology and "space aliens." Many of the paintings feature iconic structures such as those in the Neocarti City in a more pixelated form and, of course, under attack. Likely, he named one of his paintings 'Attack on Neocotari City.' That painting and many more are currently on display at the [Kim Foster Gallery in New York](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/greg-mike1) until the end of the month. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Retro-futuristic Art:** Exploration of an aesthetic that combines old-school style with futuristic themes. - **Pop Culture-inspired Art:** Using popular video games and media to create new art forms and experiences. - **Art Remixing:** The remixing of classic art and video games to create something entirely new and unique. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Design:** Opportunities for artists to capitalize on the intersection of pop culture and classic art. - **Video Game Industry:** Incorporation of classic art styles and motifs into modern video game design and narrative. - **Museum and Gallery Industry:** Opportunities to create exhibitions featuring the combination of classic art and modern pop culture themes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Alien-Hunting AR Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taito.md) - [Colorful Contemporary Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stellar-works.md) - [Digital City-Inspired Art Works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-central-station.md) - [Sci-Fi-Inspired Classical Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sen-donnan.md) - [CG Technology Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cg-technology-art-exhbition.md) - [Cosmic-Themed Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cosmicthemed-art-exhibition.md) - [Meta Mobile Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-switch-small-invader.md) - [Retro Space-Themed Puzzled Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/john-carter.md) - [Artwork-Inspired Strategy Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mondrian-color-in-motion.md)