# Dot-Matrix Horror Scenes Uno Moralez Depicts Terror in Pixelated Nightmares By Josh Triantafilou | Published 2012-03-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uno-moralez References: [unomoralez](http://unomoralez.com/img.html) Moscow-based artist, Uno Moralez has created a series of frightening scenes in the style of a dot matrix printer. This pixelated technique gives a surprising degree of texture to the work, inspiring an uneasy intimacy with the [monsters and ghouls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monsters-collection) Moralez depicts. The pictures range from eerie and unsettling to depraved and violent. However explicit the images are, the true horror is the way one’s imagination churns up back stories to account for the [macabre scenes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garage-beer). The fact that Uno Moralez can achieve this sort of vividness with his pixelated method speaks well for the artist and his technique. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Pixelated Art:** Artists can explore the use of pixelated techniques to create textured and intimate works. - **Horror Art:** There is a growing interest in creating unsettling and macabre art that triggers viewers' imagination. - **Visual Storytelling:** Art that stimulates viewers' imagination to create narratives is gaining popularity. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can incorporate pixelated techniques to create unique and engaging works. - **Entertainment:** The horror genre in films, games, and literature can use pixelated art to evoke a distinct and unsettling atmosphere. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Brands can experiment with pixelated art to create impactful and thought-provoking visuals in their campaigns. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Distorted Burger Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ailloween.md) - [Horror Animated Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scope-creep.md) - [Hyper-Realistic Flesh Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/junji-ito.md) - [Monstrous Horror Video Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horror-video-games.md) - [Anime Horror-Style Reimaginations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/junji-ito-artwork.md) - [Immersive Horror Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eyes-never-wake.md) - [Grotesque Halloween Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloween-pizza-campaign.md) - [Horror Manga-Inspired Graphic Tees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uniqlo-and-junji-ito.md) - [Horror Film Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-scent-of-a-nightmare.md)