# Sculpturally Masculine Portraits Bare Beauty by Paco Peregrin Boasts Conceptual Makeup & Body Art By Meghan Young | Published 2015-01-16 | Naughty Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bare-beauty References: [models](http://models.com/feed/?p=55593) & [pacoperegrin](http://www.pacoperegrin.com) The Bare Beauty photo series is filled with beautiful images of sculpted male bodies. Yet aside from their statuesque poses, viewers will be equally taken with the [conceptual body art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miley-cyrus-maison-margiela) that turns them into mythical creatures and gods. The Bare Beauty portrait series takes on the current fashion fad of [vibrantly colored hair and makeup](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i-play-beauty-campaign) in an experimental and artistic way. The colors literally drip off of the models' bodies in the studio photoshoot. Captured by famed photographer Paco Peregrín, the Bare Beauty series embraces the [male figure](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tough-guys-soft-sweaters) and how it has been celebrated and revered over the ages. Models.com elaborates on the matter, "Utilizing makeup as a contemporary mask showcases the timelessness of the human form." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Naughty](https://www.trendhunter.com/naughty) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sculptural Body Art:** There is an opportunity for body art to be used not just for beauty but also as a means for sculpture and conceptual art. - **Celebration of the Male Form:** There is an opportunity to explore and celebrate the beauty of the male form within industries such as fashion, art, and advertising. - **Experimental Makeup:** There is an opportunity for makeup and beauty to be used in unconventional ways, turning individuals into works of art and challenging traditional standards of beauty. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can explore male beauty and sensuality in more diverse ways, challenging stereotypical representations of masculinity. - **Art:** The art industry can use body art techniques to create sculptural works of art and explore the boundaries between traditional and contemporary art forms. - **Advertising:** Advertisers can embrace the male form in a more diverse and positive way through artistic and unconventional representations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Surrealist Beauty Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toiletpaper-magazine.md) - [Body Artwork-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/body-tattoo.md) - [Body Paint Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miley-cyrus-maison-margiela.md) - [Unretouched Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dove-reimagine-beauty.md) - [Edgy Cruelty-Free Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barry-m-beauty.md) - [Human Torso-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lene-bdker.md) - [Comprehensive Men's Makeup Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mens-makeup-kit.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Striking Sculptural Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculpture-candle.md)