# Minimalist Spectrum Captures These Colored Images by Fleur van Dodewaard Embrace Simplicity By Jana Pijak | Published 2013-11-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fleur-van-dodewaard References: [lanciatrendvisions](http://www.lanciatrendvisions.com/en/article/raising-the-bar-sculptures-economiques-by-fleur-van-dodewaard) & [fleurvandodewaard](http://fleurvandodewaard.com) The 'Sculptures Economiques' image series by Fleur van Dodewaard brings a [minimalist visual aesthetic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ralph-pucci-pure-exhibition) to life. Capturing a spectrum of bright, pastel hues, the photographer creates a range of simplistic compositions that feature layeed rectangle forms. Experimenting with varying themes of reality, Fleur van Dodewaard plays with [reflections and mirrored imagery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reflecting-diverseness) to create her monumental portraits. Her works blurs the lines between photography and sculptural art thanks to their minimalist yet powerful aesthetic. The Dutch photographer's poetic portrait set transforms a wooden bar prop into a series of [3D sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neojomon-biomorphic-fantme) that are displayed in 25 different graphic combinations. These combinations are made of 5 basic shapes and curated color tones that are transformed into simplistic art masterpieces. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Live Arts](https://www.trendhunter.com/livearts) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Minimalist Aesthetic:** There is a disruptive innovation opportunity in developing new minimalist product designs and marketing focused on simplicity. - **Abstract Photography:** There is a disruptive innovation opportunity in experimenting with abstract and minimalistic compositions in photography. - **Sculptural Art:** There is a disruptive innovation opportunity in creating sculptural art pieces using minimalist aesthetics. ### Where This Applies - **Photography:** The photography industry can use this trend to innovate in abstract photography. - **Art and Design:** The art and design industry can incorporate the minimalist aesthetic trend into their product designs and marketing. - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can incorporate minimalist product designs and color tones from this trend into their product offerings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Colorful Texture Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorscape-installation.md) - [Sculptural Mixed-Media Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folded-echoes.md) - [Gem-Like Sculptural Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cylindrical-lenses.md) - [Gradient Tonal Optical Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stretch-color.md) - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md) - [Emotional Light Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miror-collection.md) - [3D-Printed Colorful Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olivier-van-herpt-1.md) - [Colorful Geometric Ceramic Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barva-vases.md) - [Monochrome Sculpture Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ralph-pucci-pure-exhibition.md)