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# Striking Snake Portrayals
The Slitherstition Series by Andrew Mcgibbon Finds Beauty in the Reptile

By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-07-03 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/andrew-mcgibbon
References: [inspirefirst](http://www.inspirefirst.com/2014/07/02/slitherstition-andrew-mcgibbon/) & [andrewmcgibbon.co.za](http://www.andrewmcgibbon.co.za/)

Photographer Andrew Mcgibbon attempts to challenge society's negative perceptions of snakes with this colorful set of aerial captures. The artist captures a variety of slithering reptiles on a set of [paper canvases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-curves) that are showcased in a vivid and over-saturated color palette.

Each of the canvases is adorned with a carefully positioned snake creature that boasts gorgeous skin patterns and hues. These beautiful creatures are often seen as evil and dangerous by the majority of humans who often fail to look at their beauty and effortless grace.

Andrew Mcgibbon's stunning portrait series captures the organic shapes formed by [coiled snakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/serpente-lamp). These photographs highlight the natural beauty of the misunderstood reptiles that can be attributed to their [gorgeously patterned skin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-70s-1).

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 1.3/10
- Popularity: 25% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign)

## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Reptile Appreciation:** Opportunity for promoting a shift in perception towards snakes as beautiful and graceful creatures.
- **Colorful Canvases:** Exploration of vibrant and over-saturated color palettes in artistic photography to create visually striking imagery.
- **Organic Shape Photography:** Innovation in capturing the organic shapes and patterns formed by coiled snakes to showcase their natural beauty.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Photography:** Photographers can explore new approaches and techniques to capture the beauty of misunderstood subjects such as snakes.
- **Art:** Artists can leverage vibrant and over-saturated color palettes to challenge societal perceptions and create visually impactful works.
- **Wildlife Conservation:** Organizations working in wildlife conservation can utilize captivating imagery to promote reptile appreciation and conservation efforts.

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