# Marionette Models Gary Price & Faye Garland Turn Humans Into Puppets By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-05-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/faye-garland References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/Gallery/Doll-Shoot/227621) & [fayegarland](http://www.fayegarland.com/) For this doll shoot, photographer Gary Price and makeup artist Faye Garland have transformed models into marionettes. Using prosthetic hooks, Garland strung models up in a way that even Photoshop couldn't replicate. We've seen a number of [marionette and puppet-inspired photo shoots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inedible-doll), which I've included in the related articles below. **Implications** - The ideology behind [dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/viktorrolf-x-disney) is that they represent the perfect woman who will do whatever their user wants. This has translated to pop culture through [fashion spreads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miley-cyrus-maison-margiela) such as marionette models. Fashion wants to project the image of perfection onto the target audiences through themes, clothes and photoshop. The idea that perfection is achievable is a continuing notion within this industry. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Marionette-inspired Photo Shoots:** Photographers and makeup artists are transforming models into marionettes for unique and captivating photo shoots. - **Prosthetic Hook Usage:** Makeup artists are utilizing prosthetic hooks to create realistic marionette effects on models. - **Representation of Perfection:** Fashion spreads and photo shoots aim to project the image of perfection onto target audiences through marionette themes and Photoshop enhancements. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion and Photography:** The fashion and photography industries can explore new creative avenues by incorporating marionette-inspired concepts into their campaigns and editorial content. - **Makeup and Special Effects:** Makeup artists working in the field of special effects can utilize prosthetic hooks to create realistic marionette effects for various artistic projects. - **Pop Culture and Visual Arts:** Pop culture industries and visual artists can draw inspiration from marionette concepts to create visually stunning and thought-provoking content. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Oversized Pupper Fashion Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giant-puppets.md) - [Whimsical Doll-Inspired Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pidgin.md) - [Mock Social Good Fashion Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/not-models-own.md) - [Doll-Inspired Fashion NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-doll-nfts.md) - [Whimsical Doll Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wicked-for-good.md) - [Mythological Two-Piece Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corazon-marikit-doll.md) - [AI-Powered Fashion Photography Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/betterstudio.md) - [Inspiring Role Model Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-role-models.md) - [Doll-Inspired Modern Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pavilions-of-wonder.md)