# Mormon Model Captures Anthony Goicolea Explores Religious Rituals in This Surreal Imagery By John Ibbitson | Published 2012-01-12 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anthony-goicolea References: [anthonygoicolea](http://www.anthonygoicolea.com/NewAnthonySite/07_update/septemberistsindex.html) & [homotography.blogspot](http://homotography.blogspot.com/2010/02/anthony-goicolea-photography-spotlight.html) These hauntingly beautiful images by New York-based photographer Anthony Goicolea take a fashionable approach to commenting on different rituals and customary styles of dress of traditional religious ceremonies. The artist paired with designer Thom Browne to create a glamorized world that mixes [high-fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles) with typical religous events such as [a funeral](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funerary-urn), a first communion and a wedding, creating scenes that blend truth and fiction in what the artist calls “hybridizations of seemingly recognizable, established, western customs.” Themes of life, death and rebirth are explored in this [surreal imagery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anima) that stays with the observer long after viewing these created interpretations of religious societies. If these editorial prints have punctum for you as well, then be sure to check out more of the artist works available in the photography books of Anthony Goicolea. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 95% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - 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 - **Religious Fashion:** Opportunity for designers to blend high-fashion with traditional religious dress to cater to modern rituals and ceremonies. - **Cultural Hybridization:** Opportunity for artists to create surreal imagery that blends recognizable western customs with other cultural rituals and practices. - **Death and Rebirth:** Opportunity for content creators to explore themes of life, death and rebirth in creating imaginative and thought-provoking art. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Design:** Opportunity for fashion designers to create collections inspired by religious rituals for modern ceremonies. - **Art and Photography:** Opportunity for artists and photographers to create surreal imagery that blends traditional customs with other cultures. - **Content Creation:** Opportunity for content creators to explore themes of life, death and rebirth in creating imaginative and thought-provoking content for various media. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Concept-Driven Retail Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miya-ando-x-saint-laurent.md) - [Identity-Exploring Clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-we-take.md) - [Otherwordly Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/william-monk.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [Personal Nostalgic Photo Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holy-ohio.md) - [Artful Suspended Fashion Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisible-figures.md) - [Unique Artistic Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche.md) - [Surreal Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeffrey-deitch-art-gallery.md)