# Spiritual Street Art Stephan Doitschinoff's Work Has a Heavy Religious Undertone By Meghan Young | Published 2011-04-08 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stephan-doitschinoff References: [lifelounge.au](http://www.lifelounge.com.au/art-and-design/news/stephan-doitschinoff-aka-calma.aspx) & [stephandoit.br](http://www.stephandoit.com.br/) It's not often that one comes across [street art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elho-x-andr-saraiva) that has a spiritual edge (often they have a more political agenda than anything else), yet that is exactly what you will get with Stephan Doitschinoff's work. Thankfully, his [graffiti and canvas work](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith) isn't preachy, it is simply a reflection of his ideals, imagination and upbringing. Also known as Calma, Stephan Doitschinoff grew up with an Evangelical minister. Currently based between both Bahia and São Paulo, he is a self-taught artist. This is a truly impressive fact considering how amazing his artwork is in both detail and direction. Stephan Doitschinoff often blends symbolism, religious art and iconography from various influences including [Afro-Brazilian traditions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightness-tension), Paganism, Catholicism and Christianity. Both contemporary and archaic, his work is completely captivating. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Religious](https://www.trendhunter.com/religious) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Religious Street Art:** There is an opportunity for artists to explore the intersection of spirituality and urban art to create pieces that speak to people's beliefs. - **Mixed Iconography:** Using different religious symbols and iconography in one artwork can create a unique and thought-provoking piece that speaks to people from different backgrounds. - **Non-preachy Spirituality:** Artists can create works that reflect their ideals and spirituality without alienating viewers who may not share the same beliefs, by expressing them in a non-preachy way. ### Where This Applies - **Art Galleries:** Art galleries can showcase and promote artists who explore spirituality through street art and inspire a new wave of pieces that break away from the usual political themes. - **Urban Design:** Cities can commission artists to create murals that display spirituality in an urban environment and make public spaces more inclusive to diverse religious beliefs. - **Tourism:** Cities with a rich history of spiritual traditions or street art can attract tourists by showcasing the works of artists who explore the intersection of both. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md) - [Whimsical Spirit Art Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anima.md) - [Indigenous Form Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gabriel-chaile.md) - [Street Art Metaverses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frieze-los-angeles.md) - [Church-Housed Art Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/greg-mike1.md) - [Culturally Artful Textile Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/devotion-exhibtion.md) - [Digital City-Inspired Art Works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-central-station.md) - [Digital Graffiti NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graffiti-wall-collection.md) - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md)