# Godzilla Shadow Photography David Favrod Copes With His Cultural Divide Through Art By Meghan Young | Published 2010-08-05 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/david-favrod References: [lifelounge](http://www.lifelounge.com/photography/gallery/david-favrod-recreates-japan-in-switzerland.aspx) & [davidfavrod](http://www.davidfavrod.com/) Half Japanese, half Swedish photographer David Favrod meshes his two heritages together for an amazing portfolio. Born in Japan and raised in Sweden, he brings his [Asian roots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japonisme-1) to his European surroundings -- and the result is spectacular. David Favrod was inspired to create 'Gaijin,' which means 'foreigner' in Japanese, after he was rejected from obtaining a [dual citizenship](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kasashima-gallery). Straddling a culturally-defined limbo line, photography became his outlet. Check out his [photographic coping mechanisms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1) in the featured gallery. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 28% | 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) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Cultural Identity Exploration:** Photographers and artists are exploring their multicultural backgrounds to create thought-provoking artworks that highlight the complexities of cultural identity. - **Hybrid Artistic Expressions:** Artists are combining different cultural influences and aesthetics to bring forth innovative and visually striking works of art that challenge traditional boundaries. - **Creative Coping Mechanisms:** Artistic individuals are using their creative talents as a means to cope with personal challenges, such as cultural differences or emotional struggles. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Photography:** Photographers have an opportunity to explore and capture the complexities of cultural identity through their artistic lens, opening up new avenues for storytelling and self-expression. - **Art:** The art industry can embrace and promote the fusion of different cultural influences, giving rise to innovative and thought-provoking artworks that resonate with a diverse audience. - **Mental Health & Therapy:** Therapists and mental health professionals can tap into the power of creative coping mechanisms, such as photography, as a therapeutic tool to help individuals navigate cultural or emotional challenges. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bi-Culture-Inspired Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bicultureinspired-art-exhibition.md) - [Sci-Fi Nostalgic Dragon Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ground-dragon.md) - [Travel Photography Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/all-within-the-detour.md) - [Destructive Nature Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keita-miyazaki.md) - [Human Duality-Themed Abstract Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/passive-aggression.md) - [Embroidered Sukajan Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tailor-toyo-x-beams.md) - [Sci-Fi-Inspired Classical Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sen-donnan.md) - [Hybrid Culturally Inspired Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japanese-and-spanish-design.md) - [Blurry Abstract Photography Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-allusion.md)