# WWII-Inspired Paintings Michael Peck's The Landing Exhibit Explores His Grandparents' Generation By Meghan Young | Published 2011-11-05 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-landing References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/realist-paintings-explore-lost-generation) & [metrogallery.au](http://www.metrogallery.com.au/exhibitions/46/michael-peck-the-landing/) It is easy for the lessons of the past to escape minds of the future, but The Landing [art exhibit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-in-motion-exhibition) hopes to at least bridge the gap in some small way. Inspired by the events of World War II, specifically both of his grandfathers' roles in it, Australian realist artist Michael Peck enters the innocent mindset of a child in The Landing as he explores this horrific time. But instead of inspiring people to walk away with a head full of thoughts, Peck wants them to connect emotionally with The Landing exhibit. Through themes of [isolation and desolation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-into-darkness), he wants "to be able to engage with our anxieties." Instead of feeling afraid, people should realize that there is comfort to be found in shared isolation. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 91% | 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) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **World War Ii-inspired Art:** The creation of art that is inspired by World War II and incorporates themes of isolation and desolation presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for art and design industries to explore the emotional impact of historical events. - **Emotional Engagement in Art:** The emphasis on emotional engagement in The Landing exhibit presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for art and design industries to focus on creating art that elicits a personal reaction from the viewer. - **Connecting the Past and Present:** The goal of The Landing exhibit to bridge the gap between the past and present generations presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for industries to explore new methods and mediums to connect people with their own history and heritage. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Design:** The Landing exhibit creates a disruptive innovation opportunity for the art and design industry to explore deeper emotional impact and historical themes in their work. - **Museums and Galleries:** The Landing exhibit creates a disruptive innovation opportunity for museums and galleries to create exhibits that connect the past with the present through emotionally engaging experiences. - **Education and Outreach:** The Landing exhibit creates a disruptive innovation opportunity for the education and outreach industry to utilize art as a means of connecting historical events with personal experiences and engaging the younger generation in learning about their cultural heritage. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Post-Pandemic Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bonami.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [Digital City-Inspired Art Works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-central-station.md) - [Travel-Inspired Canvas Paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-passport-series.md) - [Human Duality-Themed Abstract Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/passive-aggression.md) - [Otherwordly Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/william-monk.md) - [Suburban-Inspired Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suburbaninspired-art-exhibition.md) - [Human Nature-Themed Art Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sea-im-awake.md) - [Bi-Culture-Inspired Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bicultureinspired-art-exhibition.md)