# Egg Portraits Giorgia Borroni's 'Uovo' Shows the Many Facets of This Breakfast Food By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-07-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giorgia-borroni-uovo References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/Gallery/Uovo/256311) Who knew eggs were so complex? Giorgia Borroni's 'Uovo' photo set illustrates the many facets of eggs, from [cracked shells](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cracking-pistachio-easter-egg) to [fried breakfast](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/early-birds-diner), [hard-boiled whites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-gym-kitchen-hard-boiled-eggs) and framed whole eggs. Each image showcases the egg in an entirely new fashion. Even the instantly-recognizable cardboard egg crates come into play for Giorgia Borroni's 'Uovo' photo set. Kind of makes me hungry for breakfast... **Implications** - Effective photography doesn't require a complicated subject, and photographers have perennially used everyday objects as artistic muses. In this photo shoot, eggs take on a life of their own; the photographer's creativity has transformed a simple dairy-aisle staple into a multifaceted storyboard of evolution, science and culinary history. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Egg Photography:** Photographers are finding creative ways to showcase the versatile nature of eggs through innovative photography techniques. - **Everyday Objects as Art:** Artists and photographers are using ordinary objects, like eggs, as their artistic inspiration, demonstrating the beauty in the mundane. - **Food as Storytelling:** Food photography is evolving to capture the narrative and history behind common ingredients, such as eggs, and presenting them in visually engaging ways. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Photography:** Photographers can explore new techniques and perspectives to capture ordinary objects, like eggs, in unique and captivating ways. - **Art:** Artists can draw inspiration from everyday objects, like eggs, to create thought-provoking and visually stunning pieces. - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can utilize innovative food photography, like showcasing eggs in creative ways, to engage customers and tell compelling stories about their products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Viral Egg Tasting Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/egg-flights.md) - [Breakfast-Inspired Easter Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-egg-easter.md) - [Cost-Conscious Egg Cartons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cartons-of-eggs.md) - [Urban Egg Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humansized-egg-installation.md) - [Egg-Centric Dog Breakfasts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-good-egg-pet-food-company.md) - [Gilded Free-Range Egg Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bird-bros-gloriously-golden.md) - [Fried Egg-Inspired Canopy Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunny-side-up-extension.md) - [Fried Egg-Flavored Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fried-egg-potato-chips.md) - [Durable Egg Packaging Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/egg-packaging1.md)