# Sun Goddess Portraits Sundust by Sara Golish is an Art Series Made for Summer By Meghan Young | Published 2014-06-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sundust-by-sara-golish References: [thisiscolossal](http://www.thisiscolossal.com/2014/06/sundust-sara-golish/) & [saragolish](http://www.saragolish.com/portfolio/?type=sundust-portfolio) Although it might be more appropriate to pay homage to [sun goddesses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goddess-collection) during times of rain and snow, Sundust by Sara Golish, a visual artist based in Toronto, Canada, is a series also appropriate for the summer season. After all, this is when they shine the brightest. Comprised of ten [fictional deities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orbit-collection), the portraits are created using charcoal, conté and gold ink. A departure from her signature style, Sundust by Sara Golish was shown at Brockton Collective during the [summer solstice](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gurhan-selections). Inspired by the women of Africa, the studio writes, "Compelled by the lack of female personified sun deities, Golish aims to revise and re-examine the male dominated sun god through the recasting of the past in order to re-envision the future." Strong and beautiful, these are gods everyone can celebrate. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Fictional Deity Art:** Creating art featuring fictional deities provides a unique and captivating artistic experience, offering opportunities for innovative storytelling and myth-making. - **Empowering Female Representation:** Highlighting the lack of female personified sun deities presents an opportunity to challenge gender stereotypes and promote inclusivity in art and culture. - **Revitalizing Ancient Mythology:** Revisiting and reimagining traditional myths and religious beliefs opens doors for reinterpretation, cultural exploration, and contemporary artistic expressions. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art:** The art industry can embrace the trend of creating fictional deity art to attract new audiences, encourage creative innovations, and explore diverse cultural narratives. - **Fashion:** Fashion industry professionals can collaborate with artists to incorporate mythical sun goddess themes into clothing designs, promoting unique and empowering fashion collections. - **Media & Entertainment:** The media and entertainment industry can leverage the concept of empowering female representation in fictional deities to develop captivating storytelling, diverse characters, and inclusive narratives. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Spring-Inspired Colorful Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/srya-collection.md) - [Summer-Inspired High-End Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sol-collection.md) - [Dazzling Art Design Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selene-exhibition.md) - [Solar Panel Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-tapestry.md) - [Summer-Inspired Photo Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-dreaming-collection.md) - [Sun-Inspired Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suninspired-art-exhibitions.md) - [Glamorous Artful Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-jane.md) - [Delicately Patterned Beauty Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kustaa-saksi1.md) - [Greek Goddess Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bronze-goddess-aegea.md)