# Endearing Figurine Photography Audrey Heller Creates Interactive Dioramic Scenes By Meghan Young | Published 2012-01-12 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audrey-heller References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/miniature-people-that-will-make-you-smile) & [squint-pictures.myshopify](http://squint-pictures.myshopify.com/) The [miniature scenes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-sculptures) created by photographer Audrey Heller are adorably endearing. Each image centers around [mini figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/world-of-miniverse) that interact with big people items such as crayons, rulers, mugs and more. For instance, Audrey Heller has arranged two construction workers in such a way as to look like they are spelling out the word "dream" for a game of scrabble. With a background in theatre, Audrey Heller has honed her eye for [set designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pavilions-of-wonder). As the artist herself puts it, "I still consider my photos a theatrical project that happened to end up on film." Based in San Francisco, California, Audrey Heller revels in the playful and surreal. By working strictly under a scale of 1:87, however, Audrey Heller manages to keep a reign on her imagination -- in a good way, of course. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Miniature Photography:** The trend of creating miniature scenes with figurines and everyday objects offers opportunities for innovative storytelling and artistic expression. - **Interactive Dioramas:** The trend of using mini figurines to interact with regular-sized objects opens up possibilities for immersive and engaging experiences in various art forms. - **Playful and Surreal Art:** The trend of combining playfulness and surrealism in art allows for unique visual narratives and thought-provoking concepts. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Photography:** The photography industry can explore new avenues by incorporating miniature scenes and interactive dioramas to create captivating and memorable images. - **Art and Design:** The art and design industry can embrace the trend of playful and surreal art to push boundaries and create visually stunning and intellectually stimulating works. - **Entertainment and Events:** The entertainment and events industry can harness the power of interactive dioramas to create immersive experiences for audiences, such as interactive exhibits or themed events. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artful Collectible Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fisherprice-little-people-x-andre-saraiva.md) - [Love-Inspired Miniature Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-in-a-bottle.md) - [Miniature Artful Hip-Hop Landmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/danny-cortes.md) - [Collectable Sculptural Doll Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inedible-doll.md) - [Adorable Mini Instant Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-digital-toy-camera.md) - [Intersecting Dimensional Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diorama.md) - [Functional Gingerbread Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gingerbread-camera.md) - [Playful Toy-Like Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frunchroom-furniture-collection.md) - [3D-Printed Intricate Homeware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-furniture.md)