# Butterfly-Winged Beauties The Carsten Witte 'Psyche' Series Examines Fairytale Specimens By Meghan Young | Published 2010-09-24 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carsten-witte-psyche References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/Psyche/427618) & [carstenwitte](http://www.carstenwitte.com) There is something magical and mythical about the Carsten Witte 'Psyche' photo series. Centered around [beautiful women sprouting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-rose-sparrow) equally beautiful [butterfly wings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vosges-hautchocolat-love-aflutter), these images seem as though they were plucked straight out of a fairytale as [specimens to be examined](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche). The Carsten Witte 'Psyche' series is currently being exhibited at the Hannovers Art Gallery Holbein from August 19th 2010 to October 1st 2010. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Magical Photography:** The Carsten Witte 'Psyche' series demonstrates the trend of using ethereal and fantastical elements in photography. - **Fairytale Imagery:** The use of butterfly wings and fairytale themes in the Carsten Witte 'Psyche' series reflects the trend of incorporating whimsical elements into art and design. - **Fantastic Specimens:** The concept of presenting the women in the Carsten Witte 'Psyche' series as specimens evokes the trend of exploring the intersection of art and science. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fine Art:** The Carsten Witte 'Psyche' series presents an opportunity for artists to experiment with magical and mythical themes in their work. - **Fashion:** The fairytale-inspired aesthetics of the Carsten Witte 'Psyche' series can inspire designers to create whimsical and fantastical clothing collections. - **Photography:** The use of special effects and digital manipulation in the Carsten Witte 'Psyche' series opens up possibilities for photographers to create imaginative and otherworldly images. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Exquisite AI-Designed Thrones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/throne-design.md) - [Insect-Inspired Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insect-bronze-sculptures.md) - [Ergonomic Butterfly-Inspired Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wings-chair.md) - [Nature-Inspired Speaker Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/devialet-butterfly.md) - [Vibrant Butterfly Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tyler-mcgillivary-2.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Fairytale-Inspired Beauty Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fairytales-collection.md) - [Human Nature-Themed Art Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sea-im-awake.md) - [Winged Storage Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flutterbox.md)