# Symbolic Out-of-Body Illustrations Slava Triptih's Symbolic Art Tells a Complex Story By Paul Maccarone | Published 2013-08-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/symbolic-art References: [juxtapoz](http://www.juxtapoz.com/current/illustration-by-slava-triptih) The symbolic art from Russian-based artist Slava Triptih is able to tell a complex story through the surreal scenarios depicted. The stark drawings show bizarre and otherworldly situations that speak of an amazingly imaginative mind. The disturbing realm that Triptih harnesses has an uncanny ability to create [thought-provoking pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anima). Having a floating black face smoking a cigarette seems like nonsense at first glance, but the image can convey a variety of different themes through its complexity. That is the nature of [surreal and symbolic art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeffrey-deitch-art-gallery) as it looks to spark an emotionally charged message through the artistic interpretation of its creator. Many of these dynamic pieces have a certain power to them that makes them distinct and special. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Symbolic Art:** Opportunities in translating complex messages into symbolic art forms for emotive communication. - **Surrealist Illustrations:** Innovation in the use of surreal scenarios in illustrations to spark creative thinking and convey ideas. - **Personalized Art:** Disruptive innovation in personalized art that interprets the unconscious mind using personalized symbols and complex imagery. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Design:** Innovation opportunities in the artistic interpretation of complex themes and messages. - **Advertising and Marketing:** Opportunities to innovate emotive communication through surreal and symbolic imagery in advertising and marketing campaigns. - **Psychology and Therapy:** Innovation in personalized and symbolic art therapy to interpret the unconscious mind and aid mental health treatments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Otherworldly Wooden Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sculptures-1.md) - [Apocalypse Post Pandemic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-urban-art.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Surreal Love-Themed Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joakim-ojanen.md) - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md) - [Raunchy Anime-Inspired Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manuela-soto-sosa.md) - [Immigration System-Inspired Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/passport-series.md) - [Boundless Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frameless-experience.md) - [AI-Generated Real-World Transformations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-generated-world.md)