# Colorfully Looping Paintings Still Point by Kirra Jamison is Abstractly and Playfully Childlike By Meghan Young | Published 2013-03-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-point References: [trendland](http://trendland.com/paintings-by-kirra-jamison/) & [kirrajamison](http://www.kirrajamison.com/Still-point) The Still Point painting series may look like it is comprised of artworks that a kindergarten student scribbled with a paintbrush, but there is decidedly more rhyme and reason to each piece than first meets the eye. The [loops are controlled](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/looptheloop-boat) and the colors deliberate, not to mention that the end result is so cohesively creative that it is hard to imagine a child painting the Still Point series. But what will truly win people over is the [sense of unfailing innocence and playfulness](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-eternal-child) present in the Still Point series. Clearly Australian artist Kirra Jamison embraced her inner child when creating these [abstract works of art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-flow). They are currently on display at Sophie Gannon Gallery, Melbourne. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Childlike Art:** Opportunity for art programs and entertainment companies to create events and exhibits for adults that tap into the playful, creative energy of childhood. - **Deliberate Children's Aesthetic:** Opportunity for consumer goods companies to incorporate purposefully childlike designs in their products, appealing to adults who desire whimsical and nostalgic items. - **Controlled Abstract Expressionism:** Opportunity for artists to experiment with balance and structure within the abstract expressionist style, creating works that are both freeform and precisely composed. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Entertainment:** With an increasing demand for experiences that tap into nostalgia, art and entertainment companies can incorporate childlike motifs to create immersive events and exhibits. - **Consumer Goods:** Consumer goods companies can appeal to adults' desire for whimsy and nostalgia by incorporating childlike designs and motifs into their products. - **Fine Arts:** Fine artists can push the boundaries of abstract expressionism by experimenting with more controlled compositions, adding a new dimension to the style. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Playful Abstract Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-shape-of-play.md) - [Playful Balloon Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keff-joons.md) - [Glass Beaded Intricate Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painting-exhibition.md) - [Indoor Playground Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indoor-playground-art-exhibition.md) - [Painting Display Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pointillism.md) - [Hand-Painted Watercolor Prints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emma-webster.md) - [Structured Art Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flowchart.md) - [Engaging Paint Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-vibe.md) - [Abstract Geometric Solo Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/impermanent-state-of-being.md)