# Photo Embroidery Maurizio Anzeri Twists Vintages Photographs to Modern Art By Rachel | Published 2009-11-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/embroidery References: [todayandtomorrow.net](http://www.todayandtomorrow.net/2009/11/04/maurizio-anzeri/) & [blog.craftzine](http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2009/11/maurizio_anzeris_photo_embroid.html) Using [found vintage photographs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrova), artist Maurizio Anzeri creates modern (albeit strange) art using embroidery. The images by Maurizio Anzeri use brightly colored thread against the black and white or sepia images. The result is a definitely unique and somewhat creepy photograph. Twisting the embroidery around the eyes of the images the vintage images become masked crusaders. Take a look at the uncomfortable but one-of-a-kind images. **Implications** - Western society is extremely saturated with images, rendering consumers desensitized to their meaning. However, images that are atypical in their design or combine [mixed mediums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folded-echoes) are bolder and more memorable to potential consumers. Companies wishing to appeal to their desired demographics should design images for their products or advertisements that stray form the ordinary. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [DIY](https://www.trendhunter.com/diy) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Mixed Media Art:** The trend of combining multiple art forms in one piece could inspire new forms of creativity in the art industry. - **Vintage & Modern Mashup:** Using vintage photographs in a new and unconventional way could inspire a trend of vintage-modern design in fashion and interior decorating. - **Uncomfortable Aesthetics:** Exploring the discomforting and strange in art could inspire a new trend of unconventional and daring design across various industries. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Integrating vintage and modern elements in fashion designs could create disruptive innovation opportunities in the clothing industry. - **Interior Design:** Using out-of-the-ordinary art pieces in interior decorating could create a trend of mixing vintage accents with modern design in the home industry. - **Advertising:** Designing edgy and unconventional images for advertising could create disruptive innovation opportunities in the marketing industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Intricate Fiber Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threadwork-women-redefining-fiber-arts.md) - [Imperfect Photography Celebrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nonnas-cam.md) - [Stunning Origami Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-portaits.md) - [Textural Porcelain Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tamara-efrat.md) - [Vintage Photo Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrova.md) - [Graphic Motif Textiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-jacquard.md) - [Reimagined Digital Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deep-23.md) - [Anamorphic Fuzzy Glowing Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alien-vases.md)