# Fragmented Facial Portraits The Gravitas Image Series by Frederic Weber is Artfully Distorted By Jana Pijak | Published 2013-06-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frederic-weber References: [lanciatrendvisions](http://www.lanciatrendvisions.com/en/article/the-weight-of-light-in-series-gravitas-by-frederic-weber) & [fredericweber.net](http://fredericweber.net) The "Gravitas" image series by Frederic Weber features a set of [fragmented facial captures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terra-frammenti) that distort the appearance of the photographer's human subjects. Reviving his contemporary take on a classically Cubist aesthetic, the artist explores gravity in a poetic sense and creates [facial compositions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portraius) using a variety of fragmented exposures and geometric volumes. The result is an ambiguous and Picasso-inspired image series that is both illusionary and visually memorable for its viewers. Enhancing the presence of light in his film, photographer Frederic Weber captures subjects that vary in race, gender, age and appearance. Once captured, the subjects' images are composed into [collages made up of fragments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragmenti) that juxtapose youthful features with signs of old age and wisdom. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 2% | 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 - **Cubist Photography:** Using a fragmented Cubist approach in photography to create illusionary images is a unique approach that offers new ways to explore the art of photography. - **Ambiguous Imagery:** The creation of ambiguous imagery by distorting facial portraits is a trend that has the potential to disrupt traditional portraiture photography and generate interest from art enthusiasts. - **Juxtaposition of Features:** Juxtaposing youthful with older features creates conceptual art that sparks creativity and could serve as a starting point for new approaches to portrait photography. ### Where This Applies - **Photography:** The use of innovative techniques in photography offers opportunities to create unique and visually stunning art, which could attract niche audiences and offer a competitive edge. - **Fine Art:** The Gravitas Image Series has the potential to become a fine-art trend, appealing to art collectors and enthusiasts interested in exploring the intersection between art and photography. - **Advertising:** Distorted and ambiguous imagery can be appealing in advertising and branding campaigns as it offers eye-catching and memorable visuals, creating an opportunity for disruption in the advertising industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Striking Glass Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-portraits.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Stunning Origami Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-portaits.md) - [Broken-Aesthetic Sculpture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brokenaesthetic-sculpture-collection.md) - [Reimagined Puzzled Artful Paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portrait-of-a-woman-in-a-hat.md) - [Blurry Abstract Photography Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-allusion.md) - [Artful Anime-Blending Split Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/split-bust.md) - [Pop Art-Style Blocked Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-in-red.md) - [Glamorous Artful Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-jane.md)