# Retro Militant Collages The Bunker Series by Maria Martinez-Canas and Rafael Domenech By Jana Pijak | Published 2013-11-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bunker-series References: [lanciatrendvisions](http://www.lanciatrendvisions.com/en/article/visual-therapy-bunker-series-by-mara-a-marta-nez-caa-a) & [mariamartinez-canas](http://mariamartinez-canas.com/) The 'Bunker Series' marks a recent collaboration between Cuban photographer Maria Martinez-Canas and artist Rafael Domenech. Creating a set of [collaged compositions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folded-echoes), the duo overlapped watercolored geometric forms atop a range of retro bunker photos. The iconic portraits capture the architecture and [militant history of bunkers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-polly). The abandoned structures are transformed into playful art works thanks to its artists' infusion of geometric elements that vary in opacity and shape. Playing with deconstructed and reconstructed views, the 'Bunker Series' by Maria Martinez-Canas and Rafael Domanech revives a [retro visual aesthetic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/back-to-basics-ii). These artful collages resemble aged architecture photographs or textbook diagrams. This past-era aesthetic has been re-introduced to the creative duo's fans and art lovers with a flair for retro imagery. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Live Arts](https://www.trendhunter.com/livearts) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Retro Visual Aesthetics:** Opportunities for disruptive innovation can be found in reimagining retro visual aesthetics for modern design and marketing campaigns. - **Geometric Overlays:** Exploring the use of geometric overlays in art and photography can lead to innovative and unique compositions. - **Reviving Nostalgia:** There is potential for disruptive innovation in tapping into nostalgia and reviving past eras through various mediums. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art:** The art industry can benefit from incorporating retro visual aesthetics and geometric overlays into contemporary works. - **Design:** Designers can find disruptive innovation opportunities by integrating retro visual aesthetics and geometric overlays into their projects. - **Marketing:** Incorporating retro visual aesthetics and geometric overlays in marketing campaigns can help brands stand out and connect with target audiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stealthy Cold War Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cold-war-museum-regan-vest.md) - [Dramatic Doomsday Bunker Images](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alastair-philip-wiper.md) - [Industrial Architecture-Themed Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/industrial-archaeology.md) - [Pastel Tonal Outdoor Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bombom-collection.md) - [Playful Storage Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/berto-hidden-secrets.md) - [Sculptural Mixed-Media Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folded-echoes.md) - [Apocalypse Post Pandemic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-urban-art.md) - [Bright Artful Cabinet Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bridges-collection.md) - [Intersecting Dimensional Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diorama.md)