# Surreal Polychromatic Paintings The Artistic Pieces by Vanessa Dakinsky are an Explosion of Dreams By Ana Lopez | Published 2012-01-31 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vanessa-dakinsky References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/vanessa-dakinsky-fantasmagories-unportrait) & [vanessadakinsky](http://www.vanessadakinsky.com/) The artistic movement of Surrealism seems to still have presence in the minds of many artists, like France-based painter Vanessa Dakinsky. Her series, entitled Fantasmagories and Unportrait, is full of bizarre and unexpected images that recall the artwork of famous [surrealist painters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salvador-dali-x-casetify). Most of Dakinsky's portraits feature a hybrid race of humans and deformed creatures with eccentric and strange headwear. From naked men popping out of a girl's head to a sad man covering his head with a box, the subjects of these pieces make for a wide range of complex imagery that seems to come from the subconscious. A common trait in Dakinsky's work is the fascinating blurry effect of the contours of the subjects, which adds a dream-like touch to the portraits. Also, the way she plays with [bright and bold colors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorscape-installation) produces an interesting game of tonalities and patterns. The intriguing artwork by Vanessa Dakinsky will be exhibited at [Galerie Susini](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mon-dieu) in Provence, France from February 10th until the 25th. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - 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 - **Surreal Portraiture:** Opportunity for artists to explore the boundaries of reality and create visually captivating and thought-provoking pieces. - **Hybrid Imagery:** Chance for artists to merge different forms and entities to create unique and imaginative artwork. - **Dream-like Aesthetics:** Potential for artists to evoke a sense of wonder and exploration by incorporating surreal and ethereal qualities into their work. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Galleries:** Opportunity for galleries to showcase the bold and unconventional works of emerging artists. - **Fashion and Design:** Possibility for designers to draw inspiration from surreal portraiture and create avant-garde clothing and accessories. - **Digital and Visual Arts:** Opening for digital artists to experiment with new techniques and software to bring surrealistic concepts to life. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md) - [Surrealist Shopping Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreams-is.md) - [Immersive Multi-Sensory Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multisensory-exhibition.md) - [Mesmerizing Sculpture Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mesmerizing-sculpture.md) - [Apocalypse Post Pandemic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-urban-art.md) - [Glass Beaded Intricate Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painting-exhibition.md) - [Raunchy Anime-Inspired Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manuela-soto-sosa.md) - [Surreal Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeffrey-deitch-art-gallery.md) - [Artsy Surrealist Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gohar-world.md)