# Abstracted Marble Masterpieces Wout Werensteijn's Expressive Art Works Create Gorgeous Textures By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-06-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wout-werensteijn References: [butdoesitfloat](http://butdoesitfloat.com/To-argue-about-it-only-causes-us-to-fall-into-the-pit-of-Because-and) & [w-out.deviantart](http://w-out.deviantart.com/) Visual artist Wout Werensteijn creates abstract art pieces that resemble magnified views of [marble stone textures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terra-frammenti). Based in the Netherlands, the talented artist creates neutral and color-enriched paintings that draw their viewer in. The paintings capture expressive strokes and showcase a series of organic forms that are impeccably blended and shaded together. Using Silk-gloss latex oil paint as his medium and [metal as his canvas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nick-valentijn), Wout Werensteijn creates striking compositions that play with one's perception. Though abstract at first glance, these visually vivid paintings capture hidden textures, [layered line work](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silver-stream-stratos-finish) and organic forms that create a series of endless possibilities for art lovers. When closer examined, these compositions transform into topographic scenes, ocean wave formations and miniature landscapes right before one's eyes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 12% | 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 - **Abstract Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new techniques and materials to create abstract art pieces that capture hidden textures and organic forms. - **Textured Paintings:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Experiment with different painting techniques and mediums to create visually vivid and textured compositions. - **Perception-altering Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop artwork that transforms into unexpected scenes and landscapes when closely examined, challenging viewers' perception. ### Where This Applies - **Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate new materials and techniques to push the boundaries of traditional art forms. - **Interior Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Use textured paintings to add depth and visual interest to interior spaces, creating unique design elements. - **Fine Arts Education:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate abstract and textured art techniques into fine arts curriculum to inspire creativity and experimentation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Collaborative Sculptural Art Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neojomon-biomorphic-fantme.md) - [3D-Printed Colorful Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olivier-van-herpt-1.md) - [Colorful Texture Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorscape-installation.md) - [Colorful Large-Scale Ceramic Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-floris-rubben.md) - [Otherworldly Wooden Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sculptures-1.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Material-Accented Dreamscape Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreamscape-exhibit.md) - [Sculptural Marble Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terra-frammenti.md) - [Stone Floral Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lithic-bloom.md)