# Scenic Body Art Photography Liviu Burlea Paints People in His Beautifully Bodacious Bodyscapes By Gil Cohen | Published 2013-05-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bodyscapes References: [devidsketchbook](http://devidsketchbook.com/post/48920867975/bodyscapes-by-liviu-burlea-moldova-chisinau) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/burlioz) While he makes the subjects of his bodyscapes part of the surrounding scenery, artist Liviu Burlea does not allow them to blend into the background. People become [sculptural works of art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shiyuan-xu) when their entire bodies are coated in layers of paint that both complete the landscape and add new and invigorating elements to it. First he paints his subjects, then he poses and photographs them to create works of inspirational art. The use of [bold, contrasting colors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miley-cyrus-maison-margiela) gives the photographs a lively composition that are simultaneously [sublime and surreal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1). Especially striking are the images where it appears as though the person's head has rotated 180 degrees. Escape into the bold and brilliant bodyscapes by Liviu Burlea for an astounding experience. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 84% | Activity: 75% | 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) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Body Art Photography:** Explore the trend of body-painted photography, which combines human subjects with vibrant colors to create artistic compositions. - **Bodyscapes as Sculptural Art:** Discover the trend of using the human body as a canvas to create breathtaking works of art that seamlessly blend with the surrounding landscape. - **Surreal Photography:** Uncover the trend of surreal photography that challenges traditional notions of perception through creative manipulation of subjects and backgrounds. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Photography:** There are opportunities for disruptive innovation in the art and photography industry to explore new mediums and techniques, pushing the boundaries of traditional art forms. - **Fashion and Beauty:** The fashion and beauty industry can leverage body art photography as a unique form of expression and self-decoration, opening up new artistic collaborations and marketing initiatives. - **Advertising and Marketing:** Incorporating bodyscapes and surreal photography into advertising campaigns can create visually captivating and impactful messages that resonate with consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Human Torso-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lene-bdker.md) - [Nature-Inspired Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humannature-1.md) - [Anniversary-Celebrating Pop-Up Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bodyscape-installation.md) - [Glamorous Artful Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-jane.md) - [Human Nature-Themed Art Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sea-im-awake.md) - [Human Embraced-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallmounted-sculpture.md) - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md) - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md) - [Performance Art Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bio-pop.md)