# Polychromatic Floral Pictorials Torkil Gudnason Redefined Nature with Gorgeous Light By Simal Yilmaz | Published 2013-03-06 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floratography References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/torkil-gudnason-electric-blossom) & [torkilgudnason](http://www.torkilgudnason.com/) These incredible pieces of [floral photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/profiles-in-color), created by artists Torkil Gudnason, use [unnatural lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-of-light) to redefine and the colors of nature to reflect his fantastical imagination. Growing up in Denmark where winters are long and cold, the artist has cultivated a fascination with the [vibrant colors of nature](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorama). Who are we to blame him? Nature is incredulous for all who have a keen eye for beauty and color. However, coming from a cold and white background, I can only imagine the appreciation he has for it. His photographs are simply stunning and I am admired by his honest distortion of of the lighting to create more vibrant imagery. After all, isn't art about taking a piece of reality and recreating it in one’s own terms? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/photography) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Unnatural Lighting Techniques:** Exploration of unconventional lighting techniques to create unique and vibrant visual effects - **Fantastical Imagery:** Incorporation of fantastical elements in visual arts to create a surreal experience for the viewer - **Honest Distortion:** Manipulation of reality through photography, while maintaining authenticity and honesty ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fine Arts:** Use of unconventional techniques for modern and contemporary art pieces - **Photography:** Exploration of modern photography techniques to capture and recreate reality in innovative ways. - **Interior Design:** Incorporation of vibrant and fantastical art pieces in home and office interiors for a unique and eye-catching effect. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Blooming Clustered Art Forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/structural-botany.md) - [Wonderous Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/your-psychoacoustic-light-ensemble.md) - [Paper Curvature Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-curves.md) - [Petal-Inspired Glass Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bloom-wall-light.md) - [Floral-Inspired Home Rug Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magical-garden.md) - [Interactive Colorful Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/david-hockney-bigger-closer.md) - [Immersive Light Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/psychoacoustic-light-ensemble.md) - [Flower-Inspired Vibrant Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/espressionismo-floreale.md) - [Stone Floral Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lithic-bloom.md)