# Familial Fiction Photography Sophie Barbasch's Series Fault Line Explores the Family Structure By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2015-04-03 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fault-line References: [featureshoot](http://www.featureshoot.com/2015/04/photographer-collaborates-with-her-young-cousin-to-tell-a-story-of-loss-and-homecoming/) & [sophiebarbasch](http://sophiebarbasch.com/fault-line/n4gcxiq44o281zxn2msf8lv6cie549) New York City-based photographer Sophie Barbasch's latest series, titled 'Fault Line,' is a [family affair](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/family-storytelling) starring her older cousin, her brother and her father. A natural-born performer, Barbasch's cousin Adam becomes the muse though which she re-enacts familiar stories from her own childhood. Because of his ambiguous age -- not quite old enough to be her brother, not young enough to be her son -- Adam occupies a [liminal space](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragments) in relation to Barbasch. Effectively, Adam is able to represent the space in between Barbasch's own youth and adulthood, a complex time to say the least. In a way, the [fictional photographic scenes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rhinoceros-gallery1) in Fault Line function as a way by which Barbasch can situate herself in her own family structure. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 8% | 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 - **Familial Fiction Photography:** Explore the use of photography to re-enact familiar family stories, creating a unique perspective on the family structure. - **Ambiguous Age Representation:** Examine the use of characters who occupy a liminal space between youth and adulthood, providing a complex portrayal of transitional stages. - **Personal Narrative Through Photography:** Discover how photographers can use fictional scenes to situate themselves within their own family structures. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Photography:** Opportunities for photographers to create innovative and introspective projects that explore family dynamics. - **Fine Arts:** Artists can utilize fictional photography to capture the complexity and nuances of family relationships. - **Personal Development:** Exploring family structures through photography can be a form of self-reflection and understanding. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Personal Nostalgic Photo Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holy-ohio.md) - [Imperfect Photography Celebrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nonnas-cam.md) - [Photography Project Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1.md) - [Retro Drawing-Inpsired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/family-project.md) - [Intergenerational Fashion Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gapstudios-fw25.md) - [Home-Defining Artistic Flags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everything-is-temporary.md) - [Abstract Fantasy Home Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abstract-fantasy-home.md) - [Indigenous Form Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gabriel-chaile.md) - [Modern Museum Solo Debuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fangirl.md)