# Fragmented Portrait Images The 'Breaking Point' Collection Explores the Mind-Body Connection By Hayley McGlone | Published 2016-08-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breaking-point References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/james-bullough-breaking-point) & [jamesbullough](http://jamesbullough.com/?page_id=89) James Bullough's 'Breaking Point' collection features disjointed characters as part of his exploration of the mind-body connection through art. The American artist worked with dancers from Berlin to capture their movement and then render the [distortion of their figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ripples-collection). The figures in the collection look as if their reflections are being captured through [broken glass](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-portraits). Bullough featured "distorted, yet thoroughly complete images, as he explores the human psyche..." There is an [incredible amount of energy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-kinetic-collection) and detail in every one of the paintings in the collection. The wood that the collection is painted on is reclaimed wood flooring from a Berlin dance studio. Each of the paintings examines the personal breakdowns and moments of overwhelming emotion from each of the dancers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Disjointed Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the use of fragmented and distorted imagery to convey deeper meanings and emotions in artworks. - **Mind-body Connection:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative ways to visually represent the connection between the mind and body through art forms. - **Reclaimed Materials:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilize reclaimed materials in artistic creations to add depth and narrative to the artwork while promoting sustainability. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new techniques and mediums in the field of art and design to create visually engaging and thought-provoking artworks. - **Dance and Performance:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with artists from different disciplines, like dance, to explore the convergence of movement and visual art in unique and captivating ways. - **Sustainable Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative ways to repurpose and reuse materials, such as reclaimed wood, in various industries to promote sustainability and reduce waste. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Abstract Geometric Solo Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/impermanent-state-of-being.md) - [Surreal Love-Themed Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joakim-ojanen.md) - [Human Duality-Themed Abstract Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/passive-aggression.md) - [Apocalypse Post Pandemic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-urban-art.md) - [Artful Anime-Blending Split Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/split-bust.md) - [Broken-Aesthetic Sculpture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brokenaesthetic-sculpture-collection.md) - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md) - [Artful Custom Mirror Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portraits-collection.md) - [Visually Morphing Muses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glitchy-bitches.md)