# Disguised Tower Photography Dillon Marsh's Latest Series Explores Invasive Technology By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2014-12-04 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dillon-marsh-latest-series References: [honestlywtf](http://honestlywtf.com/art/invasive-species/) & [dillonmarsh](http://www.dillonmarsh.com/invasivespecies.html) Dillon Marsh's latest series, '[Invasive Species](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-pulses),' was inspired by a single incident that occurred in 1996. According to Marsh, a palm tree appeared "almost overnight" in a Cape Town suburb. The palm tree was said to be one of the world's first disguised cell phone towers. Marsh set about photographing other [disguised towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-leaves) that have since popped up in the African populous, specifically focusing on how the structures relate to their surrounding environments. Though disguised, the towers are still invasive; they are intruding into a space where they, quite frankly, do not really belong. It's a testament to Dillon's talent, with his muted tones and swiftly blended lines, that the towers do not seem as obtrusive in his images. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Disguised Technology:** Disguising technology in everyday objects and environments presents opportunities for inconspicuous integration and reduced visual impact. - **Invasive Infrastructure:** Designing infrastructure that seamlessly blends into its surroundings can help minimize the perceived intrusion on natural or urban landscapes. - **Environmental Adaptation:** Exploring methods to adapt technological structures to their environments while maintaining functionality can foster better integration and acceptance. ### Who This Affects Most - **Telecommunications:** In the telecommunications industry, developing innovative ways to camouflage cell phone towers can improve community acceptance and minimize visual disruptions. - **Architecture and Urban Planning:** The field of architecture and urban planning can explore how disguised infrastructure can blend harmoniously with existing buildings and landscapes, creating more aesthetically pleasing environments. - **Environmental Conservation:** The environmental conservation sector can examine ways to mitigate the impact of invasive infrastructure on natural habitats and ecosystems while still meeting technological needs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sculptural Surveillance Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-surveillance.md) - [Pixelated Photographed Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/southern-trees.md) - [Nature-Inspired Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humannature-1.md) - [Blooming Clustered Art Forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/structural-botany.md) - [Tree-Integrated Mysterious Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tree-mural.md) - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md) - [Organic Striking Tower Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-leaves.md) - [CD-Comprised Towering Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stratagems.md) - [Inflatable Vibrant Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-dancer.md)