# Tiled Vintage Photography Claire Pestaillee Takes Old Photos and Adds Mesmerizing Effects By Peter Vallas | Published 2011-02-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/claire-pestaillee References: [bumbumbum.me](http://bumbumbum.me/2011/02/24/claire-pestaille-photo-collages/) & [twitter](http://twitter.com/clairepestaille) Artist Claire Pestaillee has a knack for vintage photography and putting it into her own perspective. Pestaillee's pieces consist of photo-based collage work and paintings. In one of her most recent exhibitions, Claire Pestaillee released a series of her work in which she rearranged old photographs into new masterpieces. By cutting block-sized pieces of the photos and repositioning them, she is able to achieve a unique mosaic outcome. **Implications** - With so many different styles emerging each day, modern consumers are looking for ways to stay connected to simpler times. Products that contain a classic element are appealing to those who desire a subtler aesthetic in their purchases. In order to appeal to more shoppers, companies could develop more items with this older element in mind. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Vintage Remix:** There is an opportunity to create new products by remixing vintage elements in a unique way, appealing to consumers who desire a subtler aesthetic in their purchases. - **Photo-based Collage:** There is market potential for new tools and software that enable individuals to create photo-based collages inspired by vintage photography. - **Mosaic Art:** There is potential for the resurgence of mosaic art as a unique, visually-pleasing form of artistic expression. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Design:** There are opportunities for artists to create new works of art inspired by vintage photography, and for designers to incorporate vintage elements into their product designs. - **Home Decor:** There is market potential for vintage-inspired home decor products such as wall art, throw pillows, and bedding. - **Technology:** There is potential for the development of new photo editing software that specifically caters to the creation of vintage-inspired photo collages. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Innovative Ceramic Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceramic-tableware1.md) - [Vintage Photo Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrova.md) - [Vintage Graphics-Inspired Tile Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tile-collections.md) - [Glass Beaded Intricate Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painting-exhibition.md) - [Artful Summer Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slim-aarons-puzzle-collection.md) - [Dynamic Outdoor Tile Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outercl.md) - [Hand-Painted Watercolor Prints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emma-webster.md) - [Reimagined Puzzled Artful Paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portrait-of-a-woman-in-a-hat.md) - [Artist-Approved Intricate Wallpaper Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/printed-decors.md)