# Quirky Circus Photography Matt Hoyle Shows the Human Side of Circus Performers By Vincent Salera | Published 2009-03-29 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/circus-inspired-photography-matt-hoyle-shows-the-human-side-of-circus-perfo References: [matthoyle](http://www.matthoyle.com/#/PORTFOLIO/BARNUMVILLE/1) The photography of Matt Hoyle is a must-see for anyone who enjoys [fine photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/profiles-in-color). I just love his sharp black-and-white renditions of [circus performers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazing-digital-circus) in his 'Barnumville' series. The assortment of clowns is absolutely entrancing, even though I dislike clowns. Matt Hoyle is a commercial and fine art photographer located in the Big Apple. **Implications** - Our renewed interest in retro forms of entertainment has breathed new life into the circus. Pop stars such as Pink and Britney Spears use circus themes in their live performances and albums, and the circus' whimsical nature lifted our spirits during the recession. [Circus-themed photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rhinoceros-gallery1) continues this phenomenon by pushing this performance-based medium into gallery-worthy art. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Circus-themed Photography:** An opportunity for photographers to experiment with capturing the human side of circus performers and offer new perspectives for gallery-worthy art. - **Retro Entertainment:** The renewed interest in retro forms of entertainment has breathed new life into the circus, offering opportunities for new circus-themed ventures and events. - **Performance Art:** The intersection of photography and circus offers new opportunities for experimentation with performance art. ### Where This Applies - **Fine Art Photography:** A new opportunity for fine art photographers to experiment with capturing the human side of circus performers in a unique and interesting way. - **Entertainment & Event Planning:** An opportunity for event planners to incorporate circus themes in events and performances that cater to the growing interest in retro entertainment. - **Circus Industry:** The intersection of photography and the circus industry offers new opportunities for collaboration and experimentation with new performance-based mediums. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Surreal Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeffrey-deitch-art-gallery.md) - [Circus Tent-Inspired Holiday Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-circus.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [Photographer-Collab Card Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artiste-series.md) - [British Youth-Culture Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-and-away.md) - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md) - [Interactive Colorful Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/david-hockney-bigger-closer.md) - [Hipster Era Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cobrasnake-y2ks-archive.md) - [Skateboard-Themed Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rabbit-hole-1.md)