# Nostalgic Storytelling Silhouettes The Hengki Lee Black & White Series is Animated By Sarah Nazim | Published 2012-08-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hengki-lee-black-white References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/hengki-lee-photography) & [hengkilee.portfolio.artlimited.net](http://hengkilee.portfolio.artlimited.net/) The Hengki Lee Black & White storytelling silhouetted photographs are [beautifully animated](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/revivifyai). Each shot tells a story, and forces one to stretch the imagination. Lee not only highlights the scenic backdrop, but also incorporates people who are interacting with its surroundings -- each scene emits a [sense of nostalgia](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holy-ohio). What makes these shots so impactful is the fact that you don't actually see the characters faces, which creates a visually appealing piece of art. The artist states, "the idea behind my shots are simply about curiosity, dream, poetry and emotion." His focus is building connections with his viewers, as opposed to creating mindless mainstream works. These distinctive [black-and-white silhouettes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightware-series) would make for great conversation pieces and artwork for one's abode. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South 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 - **Nostalgic Storytelling Photography:** Opportunity: Develop innovative ways to capture and share nostalgic stories through photography, focusing on storytelling and imagination. - **Animated Visual Art:** Opportunity: Explore the use of animation techniques in visual arts to create captivating and immersive experiences. - **Emotional Connection in Art:** Opportunity: Foster emotional connections with viewers through art by incorporating curiosity, dream, and poetry into the creative process. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Photography:** Opportunity: Introduce new techniques and styles in photography that emphasize storytelling and evoke nostalgia. - **Visual Arts:** Opportunity: Innovate in the field of visual arts by blending traditional and experimental techniques, such as animation, to create unique and engaging artworks. - **Home Decor:** Opportunity: Create conversation-worthy artwork for home decor by incorporating distinctive black-and-white silhouettes with storytelling elements. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Human Duality-Themed Abstract Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/passive-aggression.md) - [Paper Curvature Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-curves.md) - [Photo Animation Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animate-old-photos.md) - [Art-Inspired Streetwear Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silent-echoes.md) - [Blurry Abstract Photography Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-allusion.md) - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md) - [Photo Animation Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/revivifyai.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md)