# Flowery Monochromatic Portraits These Old Portraits Have Been Paired with Dried Flowers By Lacey-Jane Walsh | Published 2013-07-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dried-flowers References: [juxtapoz](http://www.juxtapoz.com/current/photographs-by-marcela-paniak) & [marcepani.art.pl](http://marcepani.art.pl/) These intriguing monochromatic photographs by Marcela Paniak take [old portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrova) and update them using dried flowers. Old black and white photos can often be interesting to look at but by pairing them up with dried flower bits and adding a [3D element](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olivier-van-herpt-1) to them, Paniak has seriously improved the look of these shots. In some of these fantastic updated portraits, Paniak uses the dried flowers almost like little hats for these characters. In other shots, she partially blocks out their faces with flower bits, which in some cases has a kind of surreal effect on the photos. In this monochromatic series, Marcela Paniak does something very impressive. She manages to take something old and outdated and turn it into an interesting work of art. These flower-infused photos breathe life into old photos. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 1% | 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) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Monochromatic Revival:** Opportunity to update and enhance old photographs using monochromatic elements and 3D techniques. - **Flower Integration:** Incorporating dried flowers into artwork to add texture and depth, creating visually stunning compositions. - **Photographic Surrealism:** Using floral elements to partially obscure or alter subjects in photographs, resulting in surreal and captivating imagery. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Photography:** Artists and photographers can explore new ways to enhance and revitalize existing works using monochromatic and floral elements. - **Home Decor:** Interior designers and retailers can incorporate monochromatic and floral art pieces into home decor to create unique and visually engaging spaces. - **Fashion and Accessories:** Fashion designers and accessory brands can draw inspiration from the juxtaposition of monochromatic and floral elements to create eye-catching and unconventional designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stunning Dried Flower Arrangements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/east-olivia.md) - [Preserved Flower Keepsakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flower-preservation.md) - [Conceptual Fresh Flower Refrigerators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flora.md) - [Stone Floral Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lithic-bloom.md) - [Time-Altering Digital Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/time-machine-feature.md) - [Stunning Origami Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-portaits.md) - [Floral-Imbued Fashion Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flowers-of-yves-saint-laurent.md) - [Flower-Inspired Vibrant Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/espressionismo-floreale.md) - [Textural Porcelain Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tamara-efrat.md)