# Geometric Shadow Portraits These Portraits Show Faces Decorated with Light and Shadow Patterns By Ady Floyd | Published 2015-07-20 | Updated 2015-07-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geometric-shadow References: [fubiz.net](http://www.fubiz.net/2015/07/20/lights-and-shadows-portraits/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=webfeeds) & [flickr](https://www.flickr.com/photos/aufzehengehen/) Photographer Jonas Hafner has created a collection of portraits that feature female faces engulfed with geometric shadows. The shadows are created by a light attempting to shine through a non-solid object. The women in the images rarely look directly at the camera and they often have their eyes shut completely. The shadows that cascade across the subject's faces reveal both [light and darkness](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-of-light). There are a few images that reflect a [chain-link fence shadow](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loops-lamp) while others reveal foliage-induced shadows. The images share a story that these females are trapped within the shadows that they have created. The geometric shadows symbolize light and dark to evoke feelings of falsified happiness and the idea that these women are trapped within themselves. The women appear to be vaguely hidden behind imaginary objects that the audience cannot see. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Geometric Shadow Art:** Opportunity to explore how to use geometric shadows in other art forms, such as installations or murals. - **Non-solid Object Photography:** Potential to experiment with non-solid objects to create unique visual effects in photography. - **Symbolic Photography:** Opportunity to use symbolism to evoke emotions and create a deeper meaning in photography. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Design:** Can incorporate geometric shadow art in interior design or public art projects for a unique aesthetic. - **Fashion and Beauty:** Could create makeup or hair looks inspired by the geometric shadow patterns for fashion shows or editorial shoots. - **Advertising and Marketing:** Opportunity to create ad campaigns using the symbolism of the geometric shadows to market certain products or services. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Elegant Metal Perforated Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foreshadow-table-lamp.md) - [Stunning Origami Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-portaits.md) - [Artful Custom Mirror Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portraits-collection.md) - [Artful Suspended Fashion Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisible-figures.md) - [Elegant Geometric Light Fixtures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geometric-light-fixture.md) - [Paper Curvature Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-curves.md) - [Shadow-Mimicking Photography Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shadow-boards.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Emotional Light Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miror-collection.md)