# Floral Explosion Photography Bryan Warakomski's Flower Study Series Highlights Life and Death By Meghan Young | Published 2011-06-19 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flower-study References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/Flower-Study/923549) & [dubworks](http://www.dubworks.com) The Flower Study photo series is a collection of exploding flower images that really make you question the longevity of nature. More than that, however, it also present two juxtaposing concepts: life and death, and creation and destruction. Shot by New York-based photographer Bryan Warakomski, the Flower Study photo series was, nevertheless, born out of the simple curiosity of seeing the [dynamic shapes flowers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flowers-bloom-1) would take when exploded. Looking almost like confetti, the images do seem somewhat celebratory despite the violent nature behind each shot. Considering that there seems to be a fascination with [exploding objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-into-darkness) lately, it is only natural that something like the Flower Study photo series would come about eventually, especially since it is the [season for such blossoms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flower-market-20). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% 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's Driving This Trend - **Flower Explosions:** Exploding flower images that question the longevity of nature and present two opposing concepts: life and death, and creation and destruction. - **Celebratory Violence:** The use of violent imagery to produce celebratory content that sparks amazement and wonder. - **Unexpected Curiosity:** The curiosity of seeing everyday objects being transformed through destruction as a means of artistic expression. ### Who This Affects Most - **Photography:** The use of explosive imagery to achieve uniquely beautiful photos could shake up the photography industry and inspire other creatives to experiment. - **Floral Design:** Opportunity for florists to showcase unexpected displays, using the Flower Study photo series as inspiration to create truly unique arrangements for special events. - **Art:** Explosions as a creative medium in art could create a subculture of artists who seek to explore the beauty behind catastrophic events. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stone Floral Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lithic-bloom.md) - [Photography Project Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1.md) - [Blooming Clustered Art Forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/structural-botany.md) - [Floral-Imbued Fashion Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flowers-of-yves-saint-laurent.md) - [Flower-Inspired Vibrant Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/espressionismo-floreale.md) - [Dark Aesthetic Floral Bouquets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kill-them-with-kindness.md) - [Petal-Inspired Glass Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bloom-wall-light.md) - [Stunning Dried Flower Arrangements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/east-olivia.md) - [Unusual Limited-Edition Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-bloom-candle.md)