# Playful Pacific Northwest Photography Adam Satushek Finds Irony in the Everyday By Jessica Marcel | Published 2010-03-31 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adam-satushek References: [mocoloco](http://mocoloco.com/art/archives/015330.php) & [platformgallery](http://www.platformgallery.com/) These photographs, taken by artist Adam Satushek, show irony and humor in normal settings. Satushek specializes in photographing [normal objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/small-muji) that take on a very different meaning when given attention in their surroundings. One of Adam Satushek's images shows man-made structures which, seen from a distance, resemble a herd. In another, he [photographs a fence](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1) that takes the place of nature. Adam Satushek's work will be on display at the [Platform Gallery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rhinoceros-gallery1) in Seattle until May. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Conceptual Photography:** Expanding on Satushek's exploration of irony in everyday settings, conceptual photography is a trend that challenges traditional notions of photography by incorporating abstract ideas and visual storytelling. - **Visual Communication:** Satushek's playful approach to photography highlights the power of visual communication in conveying complex or subtle messages, leading to a trend of using visuals as a primary medium to convey ideas and emotions. - **Everyday Surrealism:** Satushek's ability to capture the surreal in seemingly ordinary scenes points to a trend of embracing everyday surrealism, blurring the boundaries between reality and imagination in various artistic and creative expressions. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Photography:** The art and photography industry can leverage Satushek's work to inspire new approaches to capturing irony, conceptual storytelling, and everyday surrealism through visual mediums. - **Advertising and Marketing:** Ad agencies and marketers can explore incorporating the principles of conceptual photography and visual communication to create impactful and engaging campaigns that resonate with their target audiences. - **Art Galleries and Exhibitions:** Art galleries and exhibition spaces can provide a platform for artists who explore everyday surrealism and challenge traditional notions of photography, creating unique and thought-provoking experiences for visitors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md) - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md) - [Whimsical Sculptural Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/city-block-series.md) - [Limited Humorous Art Prints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/david-shrigley-1.md) - [Futile Material Design Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/please-sit-for-an-alternate-ending.md) - [Travel Photography Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/all-within-the-detour.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [Wooden Identity Art Forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hughmanity.md) - [Blurry Abstract Photography Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-allusion.md)