# Amorphous Human Portraits Cognition by Bence Bakonyi Delves Deep into the Soul By Meghan Young | Published 2013-02-07 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cognition-by-bence-bakonyi References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/COGNITION/6688883) & [bencebakonyi](http://bencebakonyi.com/) The photo series titled Cognition by Bence Bakonyi abstractly depicts a person's [cognitive state](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cognitive-bloom) with themselves and in the world. A poetic series, the human body appears to be enveloped by a black void. Nevertheless, this black void is as much part of the human spirit as their physical form. Instead of creating tension with it, the Shanghai-based photographer depicts a powerful sense of harmony that radiates beyond the darkness. In addition to focusing on "self-cognition. confession, honesty," as the photographer writes, Cognition by Bence Bakonyi is also about [human relations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hughmanity), which is at the center of all things. He elaborates, "I want to show conceptually a personal statement: myself in unity with an amorphous object, creating something whole and complete." He accomplishes this through five [poetic images](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: 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 - **Amorphous Human Portraits:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the field of experimental photography by exploring new ways to depict the cognitive state of individuals. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fine Art Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in fine art photography by incorporating abstract concepts and exploring the inner workings of the human mind. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Human Embraced-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallmounted-sculpture.md) - [Human Torso-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lene-bdker.md) - [Abstract Geometric Solo Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/impermanent-state-of-being.md) - [Photography Project Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1.md) - [Human Nature-Themed Art Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sea-im-awake.md) - [Blurry Abstract Photography Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-allusion.md) - [Brain-Like Labyrinths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brash-collective.md) - [AI Artist Insights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stream-of-consciousness.md)