# Jarring Humanimal Portraiture This Davide Luciano Series is a Touch Sheepish By Josh Triantafilou | Published 2012-06-11 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/davide-luciano References: [photographyserved](http://www.photographyserved.com/gallery/SHEEP-NATION-PORTRAITS/3661255) & [davideluciano](http://www.davideluciano.com/) Montreal-based photographer and artist David Luciano’s recent series ‘Sheep Nation Portraits’ is exactly what its name suggests it is: portraits of sheep-like people. Luciano is a fine-art and [conceptual photographer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/persona-ai) as well as a filmmaker. Combining all these approaches, he creates large prints that evoke a distinctly cinematic feel. Each piece is planned down to the most obscure detail in order to faithfully realize his concept. As demonstrated by the work featured here, this meticulous process pays off. The portraits take themselves seriously. While it would be tempting to turn a concept like [sheep-human hybrids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i-wool-survive) into a joke, the pieces aim to be compelling and thoughtful. This juxtaposition of the absurd with the serious highlights both aspects, leaving the viewer with a slew of imagery they will not soon forget. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Humanimal Hybrid Art:** Opportunity to explore new forms of art and expression through the merging of humans and animals. - **Cinematic Photography:** Opportunity to create unique and memorable visuals through the use of film-inspired techniques in photography. - **Conceptual Portraiture:** Opportunity to push boundaries and challenge conventions in the realm of portraiture through the exploration of unconventional themes and subjects. ### Where This Applies - **Fine Art:** Opportunity to attract and engage audiences with unique and thought-provoking works of art. - **Conceptual Photography:** Opportunity to expand the limits of what constitutes photography and explore new forms of visual storytelling. - **Film-making:** Opportunity to integrate film-inspired techniques and aesthetics into other fields, such as photography and art. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Wool-Centric Contemporary Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oltre-terra-exhibition.md) - [Agriculturally Inspired Art Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/farming-photographs.md) - [Striking Urban Wildlife Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clare-allin.md) - [Human Duality-Themed Abstract Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/passive-aggression.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Three-Part Photography Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rhinoceros-gallery1.md) - [Wooden Identity Art Forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hughmanity.md) - [Stunning Origami Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-portaits.md)