# Silkscreen Portraits Face to Face by Xiaojing Yan are Delicately Painted Works of Art By Matt Ho | Published 2011-01-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xiaojing-yan References: [mocoloco](http://mocoloco.com/archives/021352.php) & [yanxiaojing](http://www.yanxiaojing.com/) Xiaojing Yan's 'Face to Face' ditches the conventional canvas for something more delicate. By [painting on delicate silkscreens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kai-and-sunny-1) wrapped in acrylic frames, Yan creates [beautiful portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-portraits) from photographic images of the same person. Her work has a traditional Chinese aesthetic with a modern touch that accentuates her work. Xiaojing Yan's work is currently featured in Gladstone Hotel's [design event](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flowchart) 'Come Up To My Room' in Toronto. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Asia ## 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 - **Silkscreen Portraiture:** Painting on silkscreens wrapped in acrylic frames presents an opportunity for artists to create delicate, detailed portraiture. - **Chinese Modernism:** The synthesis of traditional, Chinese aesthetic with modern sensibilities in art and design has the potential to disrupt established styles. - **Photographic Painting:** Combining photographic references with painterly techniques creates new aesthetic possibilities in portraiture. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fine Art:** Silkscreen portraiture and the fusion of traditional and modern aesthetics have the potential to attract art enthusiasts and collectors. - **Interior Design:** Artists like Xiaojing Yan who specialize in bespoke work offer disruptive innovation opportunities for interior designers seeking to create unique spaces. - **Fashion Design:** The approach favored by Yan is a good example of the benefits of seeking innovation from unconventional sources in fashion and accessories design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pop Art-Style Blocked Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-in-red.md) - [Glass Beaded Intricate Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painting-exhibition.md) - [Human Duality-Themed Abstract Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/passive-aggression.md) - [Abstract Geometric Solo Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/impermanent-state-of-being.md) - [Stylized Portrait Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/face-to-all.md) - [Concept-Driven Retail Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miya-ando-x-saint-laurent.md) - [Glamorous Artful Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-jane.md) - [Art-Inspired Streetwear Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silent-echoes.md) - [Stunning Origami Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-portaits.md)