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'Manipulation' by Luca La Greca Messes With Your Mind

— December 21, 2009 — Fashion
'Manipulation' by Luca la Greca is a photo set that takes traditional norms and twists them for artistic delight. There is the first image, with its model wearing panda-like eye makeup. And then there are the final two images, in which models tower above skyscrapers like Godzilla.

Check out more shots of 'Manipulation' by Luca la Greca in the gallery above, and keep clicking for more manipulative photo shoots.

Implications - Consumers in modern society are looking for products that will shock their fellow peers. Items featuring an unconventional aesthetic are appealing to those who want to differentiate themselves from the crowd. In order to attract more customers, a company could develop more of their designs with this in mind.
Trend Themes
1. Unconventional Aesthetic Products - Consumers looking for products that shock their peers, presenting the opportunity for companies to develop unconventional designs.
2. Twisted Norms in Art - Artists using twisted norms to create new and innovative art, presenting an opportunity for galleries and exhibitions to showcase unique pieces.
3. Optical Illusion Photography - Photographers experimenting with optical illusion techniques to create captivating images that capture the public’s imagination, presenting an opportunity for creative agencies to capitalize on the trend.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Developing unconventional makeup and clothing designs to appeal to consumers daring to differentiate themselves.
2. Art - Showcasing unique and mind-bending pieces that incorporate twisted norms, appealing to a modern audience that values the avant-garde.
3. Photography - Incorporating optical illusions as a technique to create captivating and unique images, appealing to those interested in boundary-pushing photography and evoking strong emotions.
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