# Coffee-Replaced Skylines Flora Borsi Puts Caffeine in Place of the Heavens in Surreal Artwork By Jamie Danielle Munro | Published 2014-06-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-artwork References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/art/flora-borsi-coffee-universe-06-04-2014/) & [floraborsi](http://www.floraborsi.com/) Flora Borsi has worked on this [surreal artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/andrew-rae) titled 'Coffee Universe,' which replaces the skyline of photos with [swirling caffeinated beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haruzora-milk-coffee-frappuccino). By using certain photo-manipulation techniques, Borsi turns the heavens into one's coffee cup. The result is surprisingly beautiful, since many of the caffeine images used are those mixed with milk such as [lattes or cappuccinos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vanilla-lavender-iced-whipped-latte), which with some handy-work, can be turned into impressive pieces of art themselves. Images included in the Coffee Universe collection consist of tall buildings with the darkened sky in the background, as well as looking out on a street corner at night with a swirling effect against the horizon. Borsi manages to find inspiration in the unexpected with her latest collection. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/art/flora-borsi-coffee-universe-06-04-2014/), [floraborsi](http://www.floraborsi.com/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Photo-manipulation Art:** Explore the growing trend of using photo-manipulation techniques to create surreal and visually stunning artwork. - **Caffeinated Art:** Discover the emergence of art that incorporates coffee and other caffeinated beverages as a medium for creative expression. - **Unexpected Inspiration:** Uncover the trend of artists finding inspiration in the unexpected and creating unique and thought-provoking artwork as a result. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art:** Explore how artists can leverage photo-manipulation techniques and unconventional mediums like coffee to create disruptive and innovative artwork. - **Coffee:** Discover the potential for coffee companies to collaborate with artists and create unique marketing campaigns that showcase the versatility and creativity of their product. - **Photography:** Explore how photographers can push boundaries and experiment with new techniques, like incorporating coffee into their images, to create visually striking and memorable photographs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Replenishing Creamy Coffees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloud-coffee.md) - [$1,000 Coffee Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/expensive-coffee.md) - [AI-Generated Real-World Transformations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-generated-world.md) - [Colorful Box-Like Coffee Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/food-coffee-machine.md) - [Coffee Grounds-Made Home Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffee-grounds-as-material.md) - [Coffee Ink Flipbooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limited-edition-flipbook.md) - [Blooming Color-Changing Coffees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haruzora-milk-coffee-frappuccino.md) - [Spaciously Modern City Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brandor-coffee.md) - [Playful Coffee-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/andrew-rae.md)