# Photo Painting Amalgamations Bec Wonders Fuses Reality with Imaginary to Create Hybrid Works By Jason Soy | Published 2011-11-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bec-wonders References: [blog.thaeger](http://blog.thaeger.com/2011/11/03/integrated-paintings/) & [becwonders.blogspot](http://becwonders.blogspot.com/) Reminiscent of a-ha's 'Take On Me' video, Bec Wonders' photography and painting hybrids are sure to tickle your optic senses in just the right way. After all, the distinct contrast between the colorful reality of the photographs and the bleakness of her black and white paintings is so visually stimulating that it's hard not to take a few minutes to really dissect these images. Perhaps the most shocking aspect of these Bec Wonders' creations is the fact that the painted images appear as though they are ripping the photographs to peer into the real world. The resulting images are thus shocking, but still beautiful. Bec Wonders assures her fans that these are only the first attempts at this unique art form. Personally, I can't wait to see what she comes up with next. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Photography-painting Hybrids:** The fusion of photography and painting offers new opportunities for artists to create visually stimulating and thought-provoking images. - **Contrasting Realities:** Exploring the contrast between colorful photographs and black and white paintings opens up avenues for artistic expression and visual impact. - **Imaginary-reality Fusion:** The combination of real-world photographs and imaginative paintings creates visually striking and captivating hybrid artworks. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Photography:** Artists and photographers can utilize the technique of photography-painting hybrids to create unique and engaging artworks. - **Digital Imaging:** The use of digital tools and techniques can enhance the creation of contrasting realities in photography and painting. - **Visual Arts and Design:** The fusion of imaginary and real-world elements in photography and painting opens up new possibilities for artists and designers to explore. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md) - [Apocalypse Post Pandemic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-urban-art.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Glass Beaded Intricate Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painting-exhibition.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [Boundary-Pushing Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/briony-douglas-1.md) - [Dynamic Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-displays.md) - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md) - [Mesmerizing Sculpture Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mesmerizing-sculpture.md)