# Psychedelic Celeb Shrines This Madonna Portrait by Vedran Misic Tributes The Musical Icon By Jana Pijak | Published 2013-05-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vedran-misic References: [inspirefirst](http://www.inspirefirst.com/2013/05/03/madonna-portrait-madonna/) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/vedranmisicart) Visual artist Vedran Misic creates this bold and over-the-top illustration of pop icon Madonna. Paying tribute to the international music star, this [hand-drawn portrayal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-portraits) resembles a religious shrine thanks to the artist's use of vibrant color hues and cross symbolism. This [psychedelic illustration](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-psychedelia) makes as much of a statement as the always fabulous celeb star. Always known to turn heads, Madonna has maintained longevity and a career that has spanned for decades. The musical and style icon is always known for a her changing image and is no stranger to controversial music videos and stage shows that aim to push social boundaries. Reminiscent of a true religious shrine, this psychedelic Madonna portrait by Vedran Misic comments on the star's [lasting influence](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gap-1) on her army of loyal fans. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Live Arts](https://www.trendhunter.com/livearts) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Psychedelic Portraits:** The use of vibrant colors and cross symbolism in psychedelic portraits presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the art and design industry. - **Celebrity Tributes:** Creating bold and over-the-top illustrations of iconic celebrities as religious shrines can disrupt the world of pop culture and fan art. - **Pushing Social Boundaries:** Using controversial imagery in music videos and stage shows to push social boundaries can create disruptive innovation opportunities in the entertainment industry. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Design:** The art and design industry can explore the use of vibrant colors and cross symbolism in psychedelic portraits to create unique and impactful artwork. - **Pop Culture and Fan Art:** The world of pop culture and fan art can embrace the concept of creating religious shrine-like illustrations of iconic celebrities as a new form of artistic expression. - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can harness the power of controversial imagery in music videos and stage shows to challenge societal norms and provoke meaningful conversations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Marble-Patterned Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/psychedelic-interior.md) - [Collectible Historical Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thrilljoy-pix.md) - [Burgeoning Psychedelic Art Movements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/psychedelic-art-movement.md) - [Pop Art Legend-Honoring Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keiichi-tanaami-1.md) - [Reimagined Puzzled Artful Paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portrait-of-a-woman-in-a-hat.md) - [80s-Inspired Ceramic Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flaming-stars.md) - [Psychedelic Hand-Painted Cabinets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collection-iii.md) - [Apocalypse Post Pandemic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-urban-art.md) - [Glamorous Artful Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-jane.md)