# Painted Photography Gerhard Richter Combines Art Forms for Graphic Collection By Rachel | Published 2009-09-27 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gerhard-richter References: [todayandtomorrow.net](http://www.todayandtomorrow.net/2009/09/24/ubermalte-fotografien/) & [gosee.de](http://www.gosee.de/news/art/gerhard-richter-uebermalte-fotografien-in-morsbroich-abstrakte-bilder-in-koeln-6147?gos_lang=en#) Combining painting and photography, artist Gerhard Richter created 'Ãœbermalte Fotografien' (that's a mouthful), a collection of photographs which are then painted over to create dramatic colored canvases. The 'Ãœbermalte Fotografien' collection from Gerhard Richter is a perfect combination of painting and photography, bringing the colors of painting to some otherwise [basic photographs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nonnas-cam). Take a look at the fun collection from Gerhard Richter above. **Implications** - The featured artworks by Gerhard Richter give a creative example of [combining two different mediums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folded-echoes). Advertisers who combine mediums such as paint and photography within their advertisements will attract the attention of consumers because it is out of the ordinary. Ads that are out of the ordinary stand out from the crowd and will catch the eye of those who come across it. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Mixed-media Integration:** Opportunities arise for artists and advertisers to combine different artistic mediums to create unique and attention-grabbing pieces. - **Dramatic Transformation:** Artists and designers can explore the concept of transforming ordinary photographs into vibrant, painted canvases for a visually striking effect. - **Unexpected Combinations:** The fusion of seemingly unrelated artistic disciplines, such as painting and photography, opens up avenues for innovative and thought-provoking creations. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art:** The art industry can explore new possibilities by embracing mixed-media integration and transforming traditional photography into colorful paintings. - **Advertising:** Advertisers can disrupt the norm by incorporating unexpected combinations of artistic mediums, such as paint and photography, into their campaigns to capture the attention of consumers. - **Design:** Designers can experiment with the concept of dramatic transformation, using painted photography as inspiration to create visually captivating and innovative designs across various mediums. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Collaborative Monochromatic Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collaborative-monochromatic-art-exhibition.md) - [Oil Painting-Inspired Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antonio-santn.md) - [Paper Curvature Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-curves.md) - [Artful Custom Mirror Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portraits-collection.md) - [Photo Art Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/image-painter.md) - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Leftover Househouse Paint Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-drop.md) - [Virtual Craft Fusions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arnardo-collection.md)