# Eccentric Artist Photography Rennie Ellis Photographs Australia's Famous and Infamous Artists By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2014-06-26 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/famous-and-infamous References: [itsnicethat](http://www.itsnicethat.com/articles/rennie-ellis) & [rennieellis.au](http://www.rennieellis.com.au/gallery/famous-infamous) 'Famous and Infamous' is a [collection of images](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonic-editions) featuring some of Australia's most acclaimed and notorious faces shot by legendary [photographer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rhinoceros-gallery1) Rennie Ellis. Ellis was well-versed in the language of Weird with a capital W; he began photographing people you can only describe as "characters" in the early 1970s. Much like an anthropologist, Ellis approached these eccentric creative-types with caution, in their natural habitats. After earning their trust, he was even able to photograph some of them in their most natural state: completely nude. It's obvious that his subjects felt incredibly comfortable in his more-than-capable hands (and lens), allowing him to capture some truly bizarre moments. For instance, one shot features Barry Humphries composing an oil painting in nothing but a questionably tight speedo. According to Ellis' website, the series shows how his "camera became the key that unlocked doors and gave him access to the famous and infamous. His spirited but never spiteful work made him almost as well known as the celebrities he photographed.” ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Eccentric Art Photography:** Opportunity for photographers to capture the unique and unconventional aspects of artists and their work. - **Character Portraiture:** Chance to capture the personalities and quirks of famous and infamous individuals through photography. - **Authentic Expression:** Demand for photography that captures the genuine and unedited moments of artists in their natural states. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fine Arts:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for artists and galleries to showcase eccentric and unconventional art photography. - **Fashion and Media:** Chance for fashion brands and magazines to incorporate eccentric artist photography for creative concepts and campaigns. - **Celebrity Culture:** Opportunity for celebrity news outlets and publications to feature unique and intriguing photographs of famous and infamous personalities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Limited-Edition Nightclub Prints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-54.md) - [British Youth-Culture Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-and-away.md) - [Skateboard-Themed Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rabbit-hole-1.md) - [Unique Artistic Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [Glamorous Artful Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-jane.md) - [Provoking Graffiti Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/david-ruggeri.md) - [Surreal Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeffrey-deitch-art-gallery.md) - [Designer-Artist Exploration Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/institute-of-infinite-curiosity.md)