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# Artistic Eclectography
Elza Jo van Reenen Captures Awkward Moments on Film

By TopDog | Published 2009-12-10 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eclectic-art-photography
References: [dazeddigital](http://www.dazeddigital.com/Photography/article/6054/1/Elza_Jo_van_Reenen_Glitter_Felt_and_Cats) & [elzajo](http://www.elzajo.com/index.html)

Graphic artist Elza Jo van Reenen captures awkward food-filled moments on film. Her collection of [eclectic art photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-flow) has become a popular medium in Holland.

After spending a few years studying [graphic design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painting-exhibition), Elza Jo discovered her niche by transforming her artistic passion into this [experimental artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/psychoacoustic-light-ensemble), which was initially inspired at a strip club in Holland.

**Implications** - Elza Jo van Reenen says that she is seen as "hip in Holland because everything is still very one-dimensional" there. The featured video shows an interview with the incredible artist and lets you in on all her work styles. She loves working with her adorable cat and tries to embrace her darker side. Elza Jo van Reenen explains in the video that she would like to create art that is "more complicated."

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 6.1/10
- Popularity: 77% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Eclectic Art Photography:** The trend of capturing eclectic and awkward moments on film in art photography presents disruptive innovation opportunities for artists to push the boundaries of traditional photography and create unique visual experiences.
- **Experimental Artwork:** The trend of creating experimental artwork by transforming artistic passions into unconventional mediums presents disruptive innovation opportunities for artists to challenge traditional artistic norms and explore new forms of self-expression.
- **Embracing the Darker Side:** The trend of embracing the darker side of art as a means of self-expression presents disruptive innovation opportunities for artists to delve into unconventional themes and perspectives, creating thought-provoking and emotionally charged works.

### Where This Applies

- **Graphic Design:** The graphic design industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by incorporating eclectic art photography techniques into their design processes, creating visually captivating and unique design solutions.
- **Fine Art:** The fine art industry can embrace disruptive innovation opportunities by encouraging artists to experiment with unconventional mediums and push the boundaries of traditional art forms, leading to the creation of groundbreaking and thought-provoking artworks.
- **Photography:** The photography industry can capitalize on disruptive innovation opportunities by exploring the trend of capturing eclectic and awkward moments on film, pushing the boundaries of traditional photography and creating visually striking and emotionally engaging photographs.

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