# Detailed Neo-Futuristic Drawings Hiroki Tsukuda’s Graphic Images Include Traditional Japanese Arts By Christopher Magsambol | Published 2015-10-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tsukuda References: [hifructose](http://hifructose.com/2015/10/16/studio-visit-hiroki-tsukuda-shares-his-drawings-of-a-neo-futuristic-world/) & [nug.jp](http://nug.jp/en/artist/hiroki_tsukuda.html) When studying Hiroki Tsukuda's [graphic illustrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drawing-series), it is often difficult to decipher what exactly the drawings mean. The simple black and white color palette is contrasted by highly detailed and visually confusing imagery. Tsukuda has been working on his collection 'Colla Max,' which will show at Warhus Rittershaus Gallery in Germany. Much of Tsukuda's inspiration comes from re-imagining what the future will look like, especially for rapidly growing cities like Tokyo, his hometown. Unlike other [neo-futurism artists](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sen-donnan) however, Tsukuda's work often teeters between old and new. Tsukuda sometimes wonders whether what he is drawing is something seen in the past, or thought of in his head. Throughout his complex work, [pop cultural symbols](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crafted-world-exhibition-1) and messages are intertwined with calligraphy, forming images with new meanings. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Neo-futuristic Graphic Design:** There is an opportunity to explore the fusion of modern and traditional art in graphic design. - **Pop Culture Mashups:** There is an opportunity to create new meanings through the combination of different cultural symbols. - **Mysterious and Complex Imagery:** There is an opportunity to experiment with abstract and thought-provoking visual storytelling techniques. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Design:** Art and design professionals can incorporate traditional art forms into modern graphic design. - **Entertainment and Media:** Entertainment and media professionals can incorporate contrasting imagery to create new meanings and stories in their productions. - **Advertising and Marketing:** Advertising and marketing professionals can experiment with abstract and mysterious imagery to create more engaging and thought-provoking campaigns. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Destructive Nature Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keita-miyazaki.md) - [Vibrant Artistic Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japonisme-1.md) - [CG Technology Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cg-technology-art-exhbition.md) - [Collaborative Monochromatic Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collaborative-monochromatic-art-exhibition.md) - [Bi-Culture-Inspired Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bicultureinspired-art-exhibition.md) - [Manga-Style Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hisashi-eguchi.md) - [AI-Generated Retrofuturistic Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrofuturistic-objects.md) - [Limited Printed Lamp Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/akari-lantern.md) - [Blurry Abstract Photography Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-allusion.md)