# Face-Replaced Fists 'Hands Up' by Paul Ripke Matches Stereotypes with Finger Symbols By Harris Jay Rosenberg Alterman | Published 2012-02-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hands-up-by-paul-ripke References: [ufunk.net](http://www.ufunk.net/photos/hands-up/) & [paulripke.de](http://www.paulripke.de/) Hands Up by Paul Ripke is a series of photoshopped images that have replaced heads with hands. Each hand symbol is the stereotypical symbol that the head-replaced characters would use as their calling card. For the Star Trek nerds, the head of the half-human/half-vulcan Spock has been replaced with the classic [vulcan salute](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sen-donnan). The body of the [tattooed rocker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mark-of-life) complete with a [Manowar shirt](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freaks-store-2) has had the rock-on hand stapled onto his head. Even the surfers get their classic symbol stereotyped as the bronze beach body of a surfer girl is topped with the shaka sign. It's fascinating how hands can communicate so many different things just by raising or lowering a few fingers. Shaking hands with the creatures of Hands Up by Paul Ripke would be an experience that would have to be photographed to be believed. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Finger Symbol Communication:** The trend of using finger symbols to communicate different meanings is disrupting traditional forms of nonverbal communication. - **Symbolic Head Replacements:** The trend of replacing heads with symbolic hand gestures in images is creating unique and playful visual representations. - **Photomanipulation Art:** The trend of using Photoshop to manipulate images and create artistic representations is offering new avenues for creativity and self-expression. ### Who This Affects Most - **Photography:** The photography industry can benefit from incorporating finger symbol communication techniques in their images to convey messages or evoke emotions. - **Digital Art:** The digital art industry can explore the use of symbolic head replacements in their creations, providing unique and visually captivating experiences for viewers. - **Graphic Design:** The graphic design industry can leverage the trend of photomanipulation art to create visually stunning and impactful designs for various purposes, such as advertising or branding. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Generated Art Challenges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kfc-x-fiiiiiingers.md) - [Deconstructed Pop Art NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matt-gondek.md) - [Thermal-Enabled Hand Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fingertrak.md) - [Snacking Mishap Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-other-hand.md) - [Selfie-Centric Action Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfie-series.md) - [Hand-Detecting Conference Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-meet-1.md) - [Hand-Worn Athlete Smart Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handworn-smart-display.md) - [Sci-Fi Smartphone Grips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popsockets-dimensionals-star-wars.md) - [Reversible Robotic Hands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reversible-robotic-hand.md)