# 'Parting the Seas' Photography Anatoly Zenkov Erects 'Persistent Pyramids' By Meghan Young | Published 2010-02-23 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anatoly-zenkov References: [todayandtomorrow.net](http://www.todayandtomorrow.net/2010/02/23/persistent-pyramids/) & [flickr](http://www.flickr.com/photos/anatoliy_zenkov/sets/72157622830873308/) I've always loved [science fiction](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacetime-transformation-lamp) since it's one of the few places where the impossible becomes possible. Anatoly Zenkov uses [special techniques to warp his photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-week-at-the-knees), thus stripping away reality. Dubbed 'Persistent Pyramids,' Anatoly Zenkov's work features [distorted images](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ripples-collection) that look almost as though a black hole has formed in the middle of each of them. Taking beautiful scenes and making them even more surreal, Anatoly Zenkov definitely has a unique vision. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Surreal Photography:** The trend of using special techniques to create distorted and surreal images presents opportunities for photographers to push the boundaries of artistic expression. - **Reality Distortion:** The trend of warping photography to create images that strip away reality opens up opportunities for artists to challenge conventional perception and explore abstract concepts. - **Immersive Art:** The trend of creating immersive art experiences through distorted imagery provides opportunities for artists to engage viewers in new and captivating ways. ### Who This Affects Most - **Photography:** The photography industry can explore and adopt the trend of using special techniques to create distorted and surreal images, attracting clients who seek unique and eye-catching visuals. - **Art:** The art industry can embrace the trend of warping photography to create images that strip away reality, offering viewers unconventional and thought-provoking visual experiences. - **Experiential Marketing:** The experiential marketing industry can leverage the trend of creating immersive art experiences through distorted imagery, designing captivating campaigns that engage and leave a lasting impression on consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Physics-Informed Digital Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motion-sculpture.md) - [AI-Generated Retrofuturistic Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrofuturistic-objects.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [AI-Generated Real-World Transformations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-generated-world.md) - [Wonderous Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/your-psychoacoustic-light-ensemble.md) - [Blurry Abstract Photography Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-allusion.md) - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md) - [Gem-Like Sculptural Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cylindrical-lenses.md) - [Otherworldly Wooden Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sculptures-1.md)