# Modern Madonna Art Artist Francesco Vezzoli Modernizes the Virgin Mary By Tracy Wallace | Published 2011-02-23 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultimate-mother-embroidered-tear-madonnas-artist-francesco-vezzoli-moderniz References: [tmagazine.blogs.nytimes](http://tmagazine.blogs.nytimes.com/tag/francesco-vezzoli/) & [artnet](http://www.artnet.com/artists/francesco-vezzoli/) Francesco Vezzoli is an Italian artist who is taking the art world by storm with his [mixed media series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/just-like-heaven-art-exhibition), Sacriligio. The series captures former supermodels like Cindy Crawford and Christie Brinkley and the still reigning Naomi Campbell in [classic Madonna stance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luce) and garb with baby Jesus as an accessory. Vezzoli's signature is added in "[embroidery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painting-exhibition)" through digital enhancement, adding a rustic touch. The Francesco Vezzoli works are generally housed in puddle-dripping gold matte frames, which showcase his love for fashion, classic symbols of Italy, the church and his own mother. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Celebrity Art:** Creating art that combines celebrities with classic religious imagery offers a disruptive innovation opportunity in the art world. - **Mixed Media:** Using digital enhancement and embroidery techniques in mixed media artwork presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for artists. - **Fashion-inspired Frames:** Designing frames inspired by fashion and classic symbols can disrupt the traditional framing industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art:** The art industry can explore new avenues by incorporating celebrity culture and mixed media techniques. - **Fashion:** Fashion industry can collaborate with artists to create innovative frames that combine fashion and artwork. - **Religion:** The religious industry can embrace modern interpretations of religious icons through collaborative projects with artists. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxury Fashion Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-fashion-sculpture.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Striking Glass Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-portraits.md) - [Unconventional Design Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/design-miami-2024.md) - [Reusable Classical Artwork Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycling-beauty.md) - [Concept-Driven Retail Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miya-ando-x-saint-laurent.md) - [Art-Inspired Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-mattel-x-moma.md) - [Iconic Touring Artist Makeup](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/madonnas-makeup.md) - [Modern Design-Exploring Art Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pratone-chair.md)