# Dour Dreamscape Photography This David Matellanes Series is Surreal and Eerie By Josh Triantafilou | Published 2012-06-08 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/david-matellanes References: [fashionserved](http://www.fashionserved.com/gallery/Dream-Palace/3725441) & [davidmatellanesestudio](http://www.davidmatellanesestudio.com/site/index.htm) David Matellanes is a Madrid-based photographer and creative director who seeks to evoke alluring and [surreal dreamscapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unbounded-sanctuary) with his work. Judging by his recent series, 'Dream Palace,' he has achieved his goal. Dream Palace is set in a large, worn-down room, reminiscent of a [grande, old hotel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maison-heler), focusing on a man and a woman attired in 1920s clothing. The photography moves gradually from fairly normal to [fantastically surreal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeffrey-deitch-art-gallery). In the first few photographs, the woman is shown entering the room and being escorted to a chair by the man. She is then depicted sitting in the chair and falling off to sleep. Once asleep, she begins to dream. This is where the series takes a decidedly surreal turn. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Surreal Photography:** Opportunity for artists and photographers to experiment with combining reality and surrealism to create visually stunning imagery. - **1920s Nostalgia:** Potential for companies to create products and experiences that tap into the romanticism and nostalgia surrounding the 1920s era portrayed in the photographs. - **Dreamscapes:** Opportunity for businesses to create immersive and surreal experiences that transport people to otherworldly dreamscapes. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Photography:** Companies and individuals in the art and photography industries can explore the use of digital and traditional methods to combine reality and surrealism. - **Fashion and Apparel:** Fashion brands can create collections inspired by the 1920s era portrayed in the photographs, targeting consumers interested in vintage fashion. - **Entertainment and Tourism:** Opportunity for entertainment and tourism companies to create surreal and immersive experiences that transport visitors to otherworldly dreamscapes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Abstract Fantasy Home Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abstract-fantasy-home.md) - [Material-Accented Dreamscape Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreamscape-exhibit.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [Imaginative Cocktail Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/world-of-dreams-cocktail-menu.md) - [Mansion-Topped Surreal Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marison-heler.md) - [Artsy Surrealist Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gohar-world.md) - [Kaleidoscopic Dream Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreamachine.md) - [Surreal Artist-Inspired Tech Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salvador-dal-collection.md)