# Shattered Glass Photography Atelier Olschinsky Reveals the Beauty in Fragmentation By Andrew Robertson | Published 2012-04-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atelier-olschinsky1 References: [english.mashkulture.net](http://english.mashkulture.net/2012/04/05/atelier-olschinsky-metamorphosen-ii/) & [olschinsky.at](http://www.olschinsky.at/) Shattered glass generally stimulates shock and anger rather than admiration and beauty. These photographs by Atelier Olschinsky reveal that in the broken lies a beauty, an aesthetic that finds expression when the complete becomes fragmented. This collection of photographs is an addition to the Vienna-based studio's earlier installment of [broken crystal pictures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-portraits) titled 'Metamorphosen.' As an extension of the previous collection, 'Metamorphosen II' expands upon the artistic integrity behind the energy released when something becomes undone. The [reflective aspect of the glass](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illusion-collection) alongside the pristine geometrical configuration of the [shattered jewelery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/through-chrome-reflections) creates an image that is evocative of both fragility and vigor. The result is a stunning series that captures viewer's attention and leaves them appreciating the beauty in fragmentation. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Beauty in Fragmentation:** The trend of finding beauty in fragmented objects and images, creating a new aesthetic that challenges traditional notions of wholeness and completeness. - **Shattered Glass Photography:** The trend of using shattered glass as a subject in photography, exploring the contrast between fragility and vigor in a visually striking way. - **Metamorphosen II:** The trend of expanding upon previous art collections that explore the transformation and energy released when something becomes undone. ### Where This Applies - **Photography:** The photography industry can embrace the trend of shattered glass photography to offer unique and visually compelling images to clients and consumers. - **Art:** The art industry can incorporate the trend of finding beauty in fragmentation to create thought-provoking and visually stunning artworks that challenge traditional notions of completion. - **Design:** The design industry can draw inspiration from the trend of Metamorphosen II to create innovative and transformative products that highlight the beauty in change and transformation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Broken-Aesthetic Sculpture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brokenaesthetic-sculpture-collection.md) - [Upcycled Object Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nendo-and-daniel-arsham.md) - [Travel-Themed Fractured Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baggage-claim-mirrors.md) - [Glass Geometry Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-collection.md) - [Sculptural Paper Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragmenti.md) - [Elegant Crystalline Decor Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ensemble.md) - [Ethereal Light Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peter-kovacsy.md) - [Artful Custom Mirror Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portraits-collection.md) - [Explosion-Damaged Sculpture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-into-darkness.md)