# Chaotic Mystical Paintings This Surrealism Artwork Features Unconventional Subjects By Mishal Omar | Published 2016-07-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surrealism-artwork References: [booooooom](http://www.booooooom.com/2016/07/28/artist-spotlight-greg-craola-simkins/) & [imscared](http://www.imscared.com/) In an exceptional reflection of the artist's imagination, this surrealism artwork is as beautiful as it is unusual. The paintings are created by famed artist Greg 'Craola' Simkins who is clearly heavily influenced by the 20th-century [surrealism movement](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salvador-dali-x-casetify). Each painting features subjects like animals, people and objects that are transformed in unusual ways. The surrealism artwork shows [octopuses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-octopus) in the shape of lemons and surrounded by birds and bugs, reptiles surrounded by animals and growing trees and strangely dressed children fighting clear pinatas. The art is extremely unconventional but beautiful at the same time. The artist manages to capture his unique imagination in a way that brings the viewer of this art into his world. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Unconventional Surrealism Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Artists can explore unconventional subject matter and transform ordinary objects in their artwork to challenge traditional artistic norms. - **Influenced by 20th-century Surrealism:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Artists can reinterpret and build upon the foundations of 20th-century surrealism to create new and unique art forms. - **Imaginative Reflections in Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Artists can use their imagination to create art that transports viewers into a unique and captivating world, sparking new ways of thinking. ### Where This Applies - **Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: The art industry can explore and promote unconventional and imaginative artwork, appealing to audiences seeking new and unique artistic experiences. - **Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designers can draw inspiration from surrealism art to create novel and unexpected designs in various sectors, such as fashion, interior design, and graphic design. - **Entertainment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: The entertainment industry can incorporate elements of surrealism in movies, games, and immersive experiences to provide audiences with mind-bending and thought-provoking entertainment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Surreal Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeffrey-deitch-art-gallery.md) - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md) - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md) - [Otherwordly Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/william-monk.md) - [Surrealist Shopping Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreams-is.md) - [Otherworldly Wooden Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sculptures-1.md) - [Surreal Love-Themed Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joakim-ojanen.md) - [Colossal AI Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-artwork.md) - [Mesmerizing Sculpture Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mesmerizing-sculpture.md)