# Elegantly Surreal Portraits These Surreal Illustrations by Becha Jumble Facial Features By Tia Clarke | Published 2013-02-02 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-illustrations References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/A-LOT-LIKE-YESTERDAY-A-LOT-LIKE-NEVER/6345949) & [becha.me](http://www.becha.me/) These surreal illustrations by Serbian artist Becha are mesmerizing. The series, entitled 'A Lot Like Yesterday, A Lot Like Never' mixes [elements of illustration and collage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folded-echoes) for maximum effect. The mysterious jumbled facial features of the nondescript people featured are meant to symbolize the artists memories of people from her past. Some of the women in the series even have clouds of smoke surrounding them as the artist's thinks back in time. All of the illustrations bizarrely feature a surreal addition of an outstretched hand holding an ear. We'll leave that one up to the art critics for interpretation. The Serbian artist said she was influenced by Andy Warhol's musings on life and memories to create the surreal illustrations in A Lot Like Yesterday, A Lot Like Never. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Surreal Illustrations:** Opportunity for artists to create captivating and thought-provoking artworks by blending illustration and collage in unconventional ways. - **Jumbled Facial Features:** Potential for artists to explore the symbolism of memories and personal experiences through distorted and nonsensical facial features. - **Surreal Additions:** Innovation opportunity for artists to incorporate unexpected and bizarre elements, like an outstretched hand holding an ear, to evoke curiosity and interpretation. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art:** Artists can push the boundaries of traditional art techniques and styles to create unique and captivating pieces that challenge viewers' perceptions. - **Graphic Design:** Opportunity for graphic designers to experiment with surreal elements and techniques in digital or print media to create visually striking and memorable designs. - **Advertising and Marketing:** Potential for marketers to use surreal illustrations in campaigns and branding strategies to capture attention and create a lasting impact on consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Surreal Love-Themed Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joakim-ojanen.md) - [Apocalypse Post Pandemic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-urban-art.md) - [Glamorous Artful Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-jane.md) - [AI-Generated Real-World Transformations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-generated-world.md) - [Stylized Portrait Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/face-to-all.md) - [Human Embraced-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallmounted-sculpture.md)