# Masterfully Manipulated Objects Alexander Kent's Collection Makes People Question Their Perception By Elise Ying-Hei Ho | Published 2012-12-12 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alexander-kent References: [ufunk.net](http://www.ufunk.net/en/photos/alexander-kent/) & [alexander-kent](http://www.alexander-kent.com/) British photographer Alexander Kent challengers audiences to think outside the box in his [illusory collection of everyday objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moving-furniture). Masterfully manipulating color and depth, Alexander Kent manages to create a seemingly obvious but subtly suspicious collection whereby onlookers will have no choice but to double back and question whether what they initially saw was in fact the truth. A more important question this series poses is whether there is an absolute truth in art; whether one's perspective is truly the reality that meets the eye. The British artist's [skillful marriage of everyday objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/massproductions-x-arket) not only reflects confident technique through the simplistic, yet strategic placements, but also forces viewers to question their own sense of truth and perception. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/photography) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Illusionary Art:** Opportunities to disrupt the art industry by challenging traditional perceptions and techniques with new, innovative approaches to illusions and perspective. - **Perception-manipulating Photography:** Opportunities to revolutionize photography by manipulating traditional techniques and questioning the viewers' sense of reality. - **Reality-questioning Design:** Opportunities to disrupt the design industry by creating products and designs that make people question their perceptions of reality. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art:** New techniques and approaches to illusionary art and photography can create a new market and attract a larger audience. - **Photography:** Advanced technological tools can help create perception-manipulating photography and offer new ways for photographers to capture and display their work. - **Design:** Designers can create reality-questioning products and designs that can exist within a new, innovative industry outside traditional design genres. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Illusion-Inspired Design Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ripples-collection.md) - [Geometric Sculpture Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illusion-box.md) - [Warped Georgian Townhouse Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-week-at-the-knees.md) - [Distorted Furniture Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/first-kiss-at-last-light.md) - [Perception-Challenging Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/becoming-familiar.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [Blurry Abstract Photography Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-allusion.md) - [Fluid Function Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-flow.md) - [Wonderous Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/your-psychoacoustic-light-ensemble.md)