# Colorfully Distorted Portraitures The Henrietta Harris ‘Hold Still’ Exhibit is Mesmeri By Romina S. Cortellucci | Published 2012-05-31 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/henrietta-harris-hold-still-exhibit References: [themag.it](http://www.themag.it/inspiration/2012/portraits-by-henrietta-harris.html) & [henriettaharris](http://henriettaharris.com/) The paintings in the Henrietta Harris ‘Hold Still’ Exhibit are beautifully warped. The collection was created by New Zealand artist Henrietta Harris. Her work has appeared in shows throughout Australia, New Zealand, London and New York in all different forms from canvas to clothing. Harris uses watercolors and gouach on canvas to create these [fantastical portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-portraits). One would expect with the distorted nature of the characters’ faces the work to appear more disfiguring, however Harris provides a fresh perspective. Her use of [bright colors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorama) alongside her classic painting techniques transform the somber faces in the portraits into something much more interesting. Henrietta Harris’s work in the ‘Hold Still’ collection is currently being personally exhibited in Aukland until June 10th . ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Disfiguring Portraits:** Opportunity for artists to explore unconventional and distorted depictions of faces in their artwork. - **Fantastical Art:** Emerging trend of using bright colors and classic painting techniques to create visually captivating and imaginative artwork. - **Personal Exhibitions:** Rising demand for artists to personally exhibit their collections, providing a unique and immersive experience for art enthusiasts. ### Where This Applies - **Art:** Opportunity for artists to experiment with new techniques and styles, attracting a diverse audience and increasing art sales. - **Fashion:** Fashion designers can draw inspiration from Henrietta Harris' artwork to create unique and unconventional clothing designs. - **Gallery and Museum:** Galleries and museums can showcase distorted portraitures to offer visitors an engaging and thought-provoking art experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Human Nature-Themed Art Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sea-im-awake.md) - [Glass Beaded Intricate Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painting-exhibition.md) - [Mesmerizing Sculpture Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mesmerizing-sculpture.md) - [Boundary-Pushing Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/briony-douglas-1.md) - [Whimsical Pool-Inspired Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/public-pool-exhibition.md) - [Otherwordly Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/william-monk.md) - [Playful Balloon Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keff-joons.md) - [Interactive Colorful Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/david-hockney-bigger-closer.md) - [Intricate Fiber Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threadwork-women-redefining-fiber-arts.md)