# Solitary Self-Reflective Snapshots The Elina Brotherus Pictures Are Isolated and Set in Nature By Jordy E | Published 2014-05-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elina-brotherus-pictures References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/elina-brotherus-self-portraits) & [elinabrotherus](http://www.elinabrotherus.com/news) The Elina Brotherus pictures provide a remarkably isolated look at the Finnish artist. In each image, Brotherus stands with her back facing the camera as she gazes forwards towards breathtaking open pastures, mountains and open beds of water. In addition to showcasing beautiful stretches of land, Brotherus also prompts viewers to contemplate their own lives, much as she is doing in each snapshot. By choosing to keep her face hidden, specific emotions are absent from this series, enabling one to assess the [self-portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-portraits) in a personal manner without the interference of Brotherus. Although the [theme of solitude](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marina-baisel) is consistently present, Brotherus borrows from differing styles in order to depict her project. In some of the photos, she remains casual with a trench coat and tights. In others, she is far more dressed up with long gowns of varying shades. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Customization](https://www.trendhunter.com/customization) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Solitude Photography:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in solitude photography by using isolated and nature-based self-portraits to prompt self-reflection. - **Faceless Self-portraits:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in self-portraiture by using faceless portraits to remove specific emotions and enable personal assessment. - **Nature-inspired Art:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in art by using breathtaking open pastures, mountains, and open beds of water as the backdrop for self-portraits. ### Where This Applies - **Photography:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in photography with a focus on self-portraits, solitude, and nature-based themes. - **Art:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the art industry by incorporating nature-based themes as the backdrop for self-portraits. - **Fashion:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in fashion by incorporating casual and formal attire into self-portraits that feature nature-based backdrops. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Photography Project Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Human Nature-Themed Art Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sea-im-awake.md) - [Artistic Lakeside Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ely-retreat.md) - [AI-Powered Portrait Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-powered-portrait-studio.md) - [Personal Nostalgic Photo Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holy-ohio.md) - [Abstract Geometric Solo Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/impermanent-state-of-being.md) - [Boundary-Pushing Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/briony-douglas-1.md)