# Submerged Model Editorials Flora Borsi's Grim Photos Displays a Captivating Darkness By Ian Andrew Panganiban | Published 2013-04-08 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grim-photos References: [sweet-station](http://sweet-station.com/blog/2013/04/asphyxia-by-flora-borsi/) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/floraborsiphotography) Suffering for the sake of accomplishing a task is commonplace in this world, and this 'Asphyxia' photo series by Hungary-based photographer and graphic designer Flora Borsi is just one example of grim photos that can simultaneously captivate and disturb an audience. This striking photo series features a model submerged in a glass bowl filled with water to produce a [dark and enchanting visual appearance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multimedia-art-installation). The title 'Asphyxia' is perfectly fitting because you can't help acquiring a drowning sensation when you see the photographs of this seamlessly fluid model. The [monochromatic stills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jiyongkim-fw25) have a sense of sadism and masochism to them, with the model constantly immersed under water and forced to hold her breath while the photographer captures each scene. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 95% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Submerged Fashion Editorials:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Embrace the concept of using water as a visual element in fashion editorials to create captivating and unique images. - **Dark and Disturbing Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the use of unconventional and unsettling imagery in photography to create a deeper emotional connection with the audience. - **Experiential Photo Shoots:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate immersive elements, such as submerging models in water, to create memorable and thought-provoking photo shoots that leave a lasting impact. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Push the boundaries of conventional fashion photography by experimenting with unconventional concepts and techniques, like submerging models in water. - **Art and Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Blur the lines between art and photography by creating dark and disturbing visuals that challenge traditional notions of beauty and aesthetics. - **Advertising and Marketing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilize unconventional and provocative photography techniques to create attention-grabbing advertisements that provoke an emotional response and leave a lasting impression. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Unique Artistic Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Human Torso-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lene-bdker.md) - [Raunchy Anime-Inspired Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manuela-soto-sosa.md) - [Handcrafted Flower Crown Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handcrafted-flower-crown.md) - [Mock Social Good Fashion Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/not-models-own.md) - [Paper Curvature Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-curves.md) - [Photography Project Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md)