# Arrow-Pierced Portraits Wala Lang Illustrates Young Females Wounded By Cupid in Black and White By Jason Soy | Published 2012-01-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wala-lang References: [bonfiresfornobody.tumblr](http://bonfiresfornobody.tumblr.com/post/15600205827/artmonia-girl-and-tiger-cubs-wala-lang) & [frecklefaced29.deviantart](http://frecklefaced29.deviantart.com/) These Wala Lang illustrations are extremely adorable for those who quickly glance at them. The youthful [anime-looking girls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geeks-rule-hellsing) of each image sport doe eyes and pixie-like noses and mouths and are simply the definition of cute. It isn’t until viewers realize that the females in this [black and white series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/junji-ito-artwork) are actually wounded by arrows that the images take on a far more complex and dark connotation to them. Though most aren’t mortally wounded, the girls in these Wala Lang renderings indeed have their flesh pierced by [sharp arrows, which draw blood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-into-darkness) from every single victim. The hardest images to look at are the ones in which Lang has the arrows penetrating the torso of her subjects. The heart-shaped ends of the arrows would suggest they were launched using Cupid’s bow. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Adorable Dark Art:** Exploring the juxtaposition of cuteness and darkness in art, creating an intriguing and attention-grabbing aesthetic. - **Merging Innocence with Violence:** Blur the lines between innocence and violence through art, challenging traditional perceptions and sparking conversations. - **Hidden Symbolism in Illustrations:** Incorporating hidden symbolism in illustrations to convey deeper meanings and provoke thought. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Illustration:** Opportunity for artists and illustrators to push boundaries and explore unconventional themes. - **Fashion and Apparel:** Create fashion collections inspired by the duality of cuteness and darkness, offering unique and thought-provoking designs. - **Entertainment and Media:** Develop animated series or graphic novels centered around the concept of adorable characters navigating dark circumstances. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Surreal Love-Themed Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joakim-ojanen.md) - [Illustrated Streetwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wasted-youth-x-tappei.md) - [Sea-Inspired Mini Sculpture Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-sculptures.md) - [Dainty Minimalist Temporary Tattoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winterstone.md) - [Modern Poertic Ceramics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virginia-sin.md) - [Love-Inspired Miniature Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-in-a-bottle.md) - [Stunning Origami Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-portaits.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Expressive Piercing Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pierced-by-claires.md)