# Playful Polygonal Portraits Tim Biskup Crafts Mosaic Images that Exude a Vibrant Energy By Jason Soy | Published 2012-05-14 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tim-biskup References: [lacarpa.tumblr](http://lacarpa.tumblr.com/post/22978816602/tim-biskup) & [timbiskup](http://timbiskup.com/) Whenever I look at a Tim Biskup illustration, I’m overwhelmed with a sense of playfulness that seems to course through Biskup’s work into me. By simply staring at the images he creates, full of [vibrant colors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorama) and a sense of experimentation, viewers inherently feel that Biskup is enjoying himself whenever he’s making art, and that thrilling sensation is then passed on to audiences. If you aren’t experiencing what I just described, perhaps his quirky interpretations of famous pop culture characters will get you in a giddy mood. Tim Biskup’s illustrations are characterized by his [polygonal rendering approach](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illusion-box) to depicting subjects. He pieces together images of Darth Vader and Astro Boy as though it was a [store-bought puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artistedition-jigsaw-puzzles) that he enjoyed assembling. The funky saturated color combinations he pairs together demonstrate a young-at-heart attitude that’s prevalent in most of Biskup’s work. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 65% | 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) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Polygonal Illustrations:** Exploring new ways of creating polygonal illustrations could provide opportunities for unique and original artwork. - **Experimental Art:** Embracing experimentation in the art world can lead to new techniques and fresh perspectives. - **Playfulness in Art:** Adding a sense of lightheartedness to artwork could appeal to younger audiences and inject some fun into the world of art. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Graphic Design:** Polygonal illustrations could be incorporated into graphic design work for a fresh and modern look. - **Animation:** Experimentation with polygonal rendering and vivid color combinations could bring a unique style to animated projects. - **Pop Culture Merchandise:** Creating playful and unconventional interpretations of popular characters could appeal to fans of pop culture merchandise. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Whimsical Collaborative Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asterisk-1.md) - [Playful Modern Art Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brent-estabrook-debuts-storytime.md) - [Reimagined Puzzled Artful Paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portrait-of-a-woman-in-a-hat.md) - [Pixelated Toy-Like Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/litebrite-pop-wow-wall-art.md) - [Colorful Retro Pixel Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-mirror.md) - [Deconstructed Pop Art NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matt-gondek.md) - [Apocalypse Post Pandemic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-urban-art.md) - [Playful Collectible Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zsiga-care-bears.md) - [Pop Art-Style Blocked Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-in-red.md)