# 3D Photo Sculptures Photographic Collages by Susy Oliveira By Cecilia Biemann | Published 2008-11-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-photo-sculptures-photographic-collage-by-susy-olivera References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2008/11/12/3d-photo-sculpture-by-susy-olivera/) & [susyoliveira](http://susyoliveira.ca/site.htm) These impressive 3-D photo sculptures are the work of talented Canadian artist, Susy Oliveira. Oliveira crafts her [photographic sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rhinoceros-gallery1) out of photos and foam to create unique, [three-dimensional works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ladder-series) which incorporate both the flat characteristics of photography and the fuller aspects of sculpture. The angular detail of her sculptures make them look somewhat like [giant origami projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reflector-sculpture) gone wrong. The first sculpture in this gallery of a man lying on the ground is titled 'Time is Never Wasted', and the second piece is aptly named 'The Girl And The Bear'. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **3D Photo Sculptures:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrating 3D printing technology into the field of photography to create unique and immersive art forms. - **Photographic Collages:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Leveraging digital collage techniques to push the boundaries of traditional photography and create visually captivating artworks. - **Foam Sculptures:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring the use of unconventional materials, like foam, to create three-dimensional sculptures that challenge traditional perceptions of art. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Transforming the art world by bridging the gap between photography and sculpture through innovative techniques and materials. - **Printing and Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Advancing 3D printing capabilities to enable the production of intricate and customized photo sculptures with ease. - **Digital Imaging:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing cutting-edge digital collage tools and software to revolutionize the way photographers manipulate and combine images. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Intersecting Dimensional Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diorama.md) - [Human Embraced-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallmounted-sculpture.md) - [Sculptural Mixed-Media Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folded-echoes.md) - [Stunning Origami Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-portaits.md) - [Surreal Love-Themed Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joakim-ojanen.md) - [Sculptural Paper Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragmenti.md) - [Otherworldly Wooden Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sculptures-1.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [Intricate Resin Hand-Painted Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snh003.md)