# Blended Discipline Depictions 'Surfaced' by Melissa Cooke is a Combination of Several Mediums By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2013-04-05 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surfaced-by-melissa-cooke References: [sweet-station](http://sweet-station.com/blog/2013/03/surfaced-by-melissa-cooke/) & [melissacookeart](http://melissacookeart.com/surfaced.html) Traditionally in the art world, a work is either done with photography or with art supplies, but 'Surfaced' by Melissa Cooke is a combination of both with the final product only possible with the previous one. Discussing 'Surfaced,' Cooke explains, "I take photographs as I paint and pour liquids onto myself, using my face as a canvas. The photo shoot references the practice of drawing and painting; then the final graphite drawing references photography." It's this complex interplay of disciplines that really get to the heart of her artistic ability and help to convey her [unique sense of self](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-vonholten). I love when artists explain their process because it's something we aren't always privy to. 'Surfaced' by Melissa Cooke is a beautiful homage to [several artistic mediums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multimedia-art-installation) that highlights some [mind-bending creations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-flow) some might find rather obscure. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Blended Disciplines in Art:** Exploring the combination of multiple artistic mediums to create unique and innovative works of art. - **Interdisciplinary Art Practices:** Embracing the fusion of different disciplines within the art world to push creative boundaries and challenge traditional notions of art-making. - **Multimedia Art Creations:** Utilizing a combination of photography, painting, and drawing techniques to produce visually striking and conceptually thought-provoking artworks. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Photography:** Exploring new possibilities for collaboration and synergy between the fields of art and photography to create groundbreaking visual expressions. - **Creative Education and Training:** Developing curricula and programs that encourage interdisciplinary artistic practices and foster innovative thinking among aspiring artists and students. - **Art Galleries and Exhibitions:** Providing platforms and spaces for artists who embrace blended disciplines in their artwork, pushing the boundaries of what is traditionally considered art. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md) - [Boundary-Pushing Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/briony-douglas-1.md) - [Structured Art Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flowchart.md) - [Unique Artistic Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche.md) - [Glass Beaded Intricate Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painting-exhibition.md) - [Intersecting Dimensional Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diorama.md) - [Juxtaposing Artful Collaborative Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sea-galaxy.md) - [Sculptural Mixed-Media Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folded-echoes.md) - [AI-Driven Ceramic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/texttoclay.md)