# Iconic Warrior Illustrations The Wrestling Legends Minimalist Poster Designs Offer Fond Portrayals By Nikki Taylor | Published 2012-11-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wrestling-legends-minimalist-poster References: [freshnessmag](http://www.freshnessmag.com/2012/11/20/wrestling-legends-minimalist-series-by-bamitsbernie/) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/shop/BAMitsBernie) Gone are the days where people would be glued to their TV screens watching wrestling, but you can still keep it dear to your heart with the [Wrestling Legends Minimalist poster](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-ideas-eras-tour-poster) designs by Bernie Gross. Nowadays it might seem a little tacky to display a large screen shot of Hulk Hogan in a spandex jumpsuit on your bedroom wall. And it's practically forbidden to think about putting it up in your foyer for everyone to see. The [WWF screenprinted posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wwe-and-seagrams-escapes) by Gross capture the great wrestling warriors of the late 80s and 90s in a harmonizing tasteful way, portraying only their identifying features matched with solid splashes of color. In the 18 by 24 inch Hulk Hogan poster, you are able to make out his Texan outlaw mustache and bandanna. Gross also has mini Wrestling Legends Minimalist Poster art, which came before the screenprinted art. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Minimalist Poster Designs:** Opportunity for artists and designers to create minimalist poster designs in various industries. - **Nostalgia-inspired Artwork:** Opportunity to create nostalgic artwork that captures iconic figures from the past in a tasteful and modern way. - **Reviving Retro Pop Culture:** Opportunity to revive retro pop culture icons and create products that appeal to nostalgic consumers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can explore the minimalist poster trend to create unique and visually appealing artwork. - **Home Decor:** Home decor companies can incorporate nostalgic and minimalist artwork into their product lines to attract customers who appreciate retro aesthetics. - **Merchandise and Collectibles:** Companies specializing in merchandise and collectibles can tap into the nostalgia market by creating products featuring iconic figures from the past. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wrestling-Inspired Cannabis Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cannabis-event.md) - [Collectible Sports Canvases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ufc-collectibles.md) - [Retro-Inspired Boxing Gear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-boxing-gear.md) - [Heritage-Honoring Artful Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/archival-poster-collection.md) - [Collectible Pop Culture-Referencing Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/san-diego-comiccon.md) - [Retro Space-Themed Puzzled Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/john-carter.md) - [Raw Sports Emotion Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/game-exhibition.md) - [Sci-Fi-Inspired Classical Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sen-donnan.md) - [Multifaceted MMA Memorabilia Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/memorabilia-platform.md)