# Handmade Surrealist Photography Csilla Klenyanszki Takes a Natural Approach to Her Quirky Sets By Meghan Young | Published 2013-05-10 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/csilla-klenyanszki References: [fastcodesign](http://www.fastcodesign.com/1672488/photographs-that-explore-a-meticulous-world-of-hand-made-surrealism) & [klenyanszki](http://www.klenyanszki.com/) Playing along the borders of nonsense, Csilla Klenyanszki creates surreal scenes that she then photographs to share with the world. Note the order of her process, instead of taking a photo first and then manipulating it, Csilla Klenyanszki relies solely on her artistic skills to handmake brow-raising scenarios that are more engaging because of it. Born in Budapest, Hungary, Csilla Klenyanszki is based in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. A recent graduate of the BA Photography program at the Willem de Kooning Academy, her series X Marks the Spot really showcases what she learned as well as her own innate talents. Constantly looking for hidden possibilities, Csilla Klenyanski writes, "It's a game between my fantasy and the reality, which eventually creates something, that is unusual, but familiar at the same time." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 95% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Handmade Photography:** The trend of handmade photography offers opportunities for artists to create unique and captivating images through manual processes. - **Surrealist Art:** The trend of surrealist art provides an avenue for artists to explore and express unconventional and dreamlike concepts. - **Creative Manipulation:** The trend of creative manipulation allows artists to push the boundaries of reality by using their artistic skills to construct imaginative scenes. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Photography:** The art and photography industry can embrace and support the trend of handmade surrealist photography, providing platforms for artists to showcase their unique creations. - **Advertising and Marketing:** The advertising and marketing industry can leverage the trend of handmade photography to create visually striking and memorable campaigns that stand out from digital manipulation. - **Home Decor and Interior Design:** The home decor and interior design industry can incorporate surreal and quirky handmade photography into decor elements, offering unique and captivating visual experiences for consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artsy Surrealist Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gohar-world.md) - [Imperfect Photography Celebrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nonnas-cam.md) - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md) - [Paper Curvature Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-curves.md) - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [Innovative Ceramic Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceramic-tableware1.md) - [Surrealist-Inspired Tea Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tea-for-two-collection.md)