# Hypercolor Religious Abstract Wagner Pinto is an Up-And-Coming Brazilian Illustrator By Anxo Cereijo Roibas | Published 2009-11-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wagnerpinto References: [wagnerpinto](http://www.wagnerpinto.com/) Up and coming Brazilian illustrator Wagner Pinto is an up and coming graphic design who exhibited at Brazil Illustrated during the [London Design Festival](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/what-are-you-looking-at). His artwork plays on themes of religion, faith and folklore, with a particular emphasis on combining religious influences from across South America, including candombe, a fusion of Catholicism and [African traditions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gabriel-chaile). His work has been recently featured in the October edition of Wallpaper magazine. **Implications** - Religious artwork has become more interpreted rather than literal. This is because the person is tapping into their religious feelings and depicting it through their work as a way of sharing and spreading the word of their religious choices and experiences to mass audiences. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Interpreted Religious Artwork:** The trend of creating religious artwork that is more interpretive than literal provides an opportunity for artists to share their religious beliefs in a meaningful and accessible way. - **Fusion of Religious Influences:** Combining religious influences from different cultures, such as Catholicism and African traditions, allows for the exploration of new and unique artistic expressions in religious artwork. - **Religious Art in Mass Media:** The increasing feature of religious artwork in mainstream publications like Wallpaper magazine opens up avenues for artists to reach wider audiences and spark discussions about faith and spirituality. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Graphic Design:** The graphic design industry can leverage the trend of interpreted religious artwork to create visually captivating and thought-provoking designs that resonate with diverse audiences. - **Fine Arts:** The fusion of religious influences in artwork provides an opportunity for fine artists to explore new cultural connections and challenge traditional representations of faith. - **Media and Publishing:** The inclusion of religious artwork in mainstream publications presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for media and publishing industries to embrace diverse perspectives and engage readers in conversations about religion. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Culturally Artful Textile Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/devotion-exhibtion.md) - [Uniquely Designed Artistic Wallpapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artistic-wallpaper.md) - [Illustrated Streetwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wasted-youth-x-tappei.md) - [Perception-Challenging Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/becoming-familiar.md) - [Fantasy Sculptural Furniture Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chris-wolston.md) - [Statement Wall Covering Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/el-muro.md) - [Otherwordly Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/william-monk.md) - [Bright London Typeface Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/good-things-come-to-those-who-wait.md) - [Collaborative Bright Textile Wallcoverings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/momentum-collection.md)