# Forgotten Ship Hull Photography The New 'Hull' Abstract Photography Series is Unique and Worldly By Farida Helmy | Published 2014-03-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abstract-photography References: [featureshoot](http://www.featureshoot.com/2014/02/frank-hallam-day/) & [frankhday](http://frankhday.com) These stunning works of art do not look like hulls of docked ships, which is exactly what photographer Frank Hallam Day wanted from his new series of abstract photography. The DC-based photographer is able to portray these old ships in such a painterly quality, giving the abstract photography series a very aesthetic look that he is able to harmoniously mix an old world culture and modern feel into perfectly. Day's 'Hulls' series was shot in [old and forgotten ship harbors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sea-containers) in Nigeria and Cameroon. “I was working in Lagos, Nigeria, and somehow I found out about the huge number of wrecked and dead ships beached in the backwaters of the harbor. I’ve always been fascinated both by ships and by images of wreckage and dissolution, so I was very interested," says Day. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Abstract Hull Photography:** Opportunity for artists to create unique and modern abstract photography by finding inspiration in the forgotten hulls of ships. - **Old World Aesthetic:** Opportunity for designers to combine old world culture and modern art to create new and unique aesthetic trends. - **Found Object Art:** Opportunity for artists to transform everyday objects, such as old ship hulls, into stunning works of art. ### Where This Applies - **Art:** Artists can find inspiration in forgotten ship hulls, creating new and innovative works in various mediums. - **Design:** Designers can create a new aesthetic by incorporating old world culture and modern art styles in their designs. - **Photography:** Photographers can explore the beauty of forgotten ship hulls and create unique abstract photography. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Blurry Abstract Photography Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-allusion.md) - [Otherwordly Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/william-monk.md) - [Travel-Inspired Canvas Paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-passport-series.md) - [Photography Project Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md) - [Otherworldly Wooden Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sculptures-1.md) - [Explosion-Damaged Sculpture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-into-darkness.md)