# Detailed Surreal Architecture Illustrations Tishk Barzanji Produces Tragedy-Exploring Visuals By Kalin Ned | Published 2019-03-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-architecture References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2019/03/19/tishk-barzanji-architectural-illustrations/) & [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/tishkbarzanji/?hl=en) These [surreal architecture-infused illustrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apartment-with-a-lizard) are part of a series that "explores human tragedy." Other topics of interest include "escapism [and] utopia." Created by Tishk Barzanji — a Kurdish-British artist, the graphics pertain a rather interesting psychedelic essence that is communicated through color palette and shapes. The surreal architecture-inspired creations have been posted on the artist's [Instagram](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-generated-world) which he started back in 2016. The illustration is heavy with symbology, as the artist seeks to communicate issues that are often overlooked in society or happen behind closed doors. The heavy use of [contrasting colors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highdensity-residential-design) instills an agreeable juxtaposition that is key to Tishk Barzanji's surreal imagery. His art is a form of therapy that the creative engaged in "after moving to London as a refugee in 1997." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Surreal Architecture Illustrations:** Exploring the intersection of architecture and surrealism can lead to innovative designs for buildings and structures. - **Tragedy-exploring Visuals:** Exploring the concept of tragedy through visuals opens up opportunities for impactful storytelling in various forms of media. - **Escapism and Utopia:** Exploring themes of escapism and utopia in art and design can inspire innovative solutions for creating immersive and transformative experiences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Illustration:** The art and illustration industry can benefit from incorporating surreal architecture and tragedy-exploring visuals into their projects, pushing the boundaries of creativity and emotional impact. - **Architecture and Design:** The architecture and design industry can embrace the concepts of escapism and utopia to create more imaginative and boundary-breaking structures that evoke emotions and transport people to other worlds. - **Media and Entertainment:** The media and entertainment industry can leverage tragedy-exploring visuals to create thought-provoking narratives that resonate with audiences and spark important conversations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Generated Real-World Transformations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-generated-world.md) - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md) - [AI-Generated Retrofuturistic Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrofuturistic-objects.md) - [Abstract Fantasy Home Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abstract-fantasy-home.md) - [Optical Illusion Replica Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liberty-science-center.md) - [Immersive Artful Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oveneck-33.md) - [Brain-Like Labyrinths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brash-collective.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Apocalypse Post Pandemic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-urban-art.md)