# Abstractly Reconstructed Photography Five Landscape Modes by Jason Gowans is Unusually Fragmented By Meghan Young | Published 2013-01-10 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/five-landscape-modes References: [fastcodesign](http://www.fastcodesign.com/1671598/mesmerizing-landscape-photographs-of-everywhere-and-nowhere) & [jasongowans](http://jasongowans.com/) The Five Landscape Modes photo series is comprised of [abstract reconstructs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragmenti) of the original images. Depicting environments that are at once everywhere and nowhere, the series transcends the bounds of time and place. The Canadian photographer, Jason Gowans, behind the exhibit reveals, "I wondered if it’s possible to represent the idea of landscape in photography without representing the actual sites." He showed the world that it was possible. Currently on display at the [Gallery Fukai](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rhinoceros-gallery1) in Vancouver, the Five Landscape Modes photo series was inspired by elements of land artists such as Robert Smithson. By grafting two-dimensional images onto three-dimensional sets, Gowans was able to convey the complexity of a landscape. Despite the fragmentation, the Five Landscape Modes series is representative of everyday life. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Abstract Photography:** Opportunity to explore new ways of representing landscapes and objects through abstract photography techniques. - **Non-representational Art:** Potential for artists to create artwork that goes beyond realistic depictions, pushing the boundaries of representation. - **Conceptual Landscapes:** Innovation opportunity to capture the essence and concept of a landscape, rather than focusing on its physical representation. ### Where This Applies - **Photography:** Photographers can experiment with abstract techniques to offer unique and innovative approaches to landscape photography. - **Art:** Artists can explore non-representational forms of art that challenge traditional notions of landscape representation. - **Gallery Spaces:** Opportunity for galleries to showcase abstract photography and non-representational art that offers a new perspective on landscapes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Abstract Geometric Solo Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/impermanent-state-of-being.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [Interactive Architectural Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-landscape.md) - [Blurry Abstract Photography Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-allusion.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Pixelated Photographed Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/southern-trees.md) - [Photography Project Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1.md) - [Artful Suspended Fashion Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisible-figures.md) - [Paper-Made Mosaic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-life-architecture-exhibition.md)