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# Aged Dual Exposure Photography
Artist Hiki Komori Combines Human and Industrial Portraits into One

By Meghan Young | Published 2014-03-31 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hiki-komori
References: [fubiz.net](http://www.fubiz.net/en/2014/03/30/hiki-komori-photography/) & [hiki-komorii.tumblr](http://hiki-komorii.tumblr.com/)

The art of [dual exposure in photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/profiles-in-color) exploded on the scene a couple of years ago and since then artists have been putting their own spin on it; the latest is Hiki Komori. Hiki Komori, who takes his or her name from the [Japanese phenomenon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japonisme-1) of reclusive adolescents or adults who withdraw from social life, captures the essence of this chosen solitude in a powerful and beautiful way.

In particular, Hiki Komori combines faces and bodies with [industrial landscapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith) to better flesh out each seemingly opposing subject matter. The artist then gives the 'collages' a soft aged appearance that really brings out the emotion in each image. Although there is a strong sense of loneliness in Hiki Komori's photographic works, there is something quietly contemplative about them as well that is much more productive.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.6/10
- Popularity: 75% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Aged Dual Exposure Photography:** The trend of combining human and industrial portraits in photography creates opportunities for artists to explore the duality of opposing subject matters.
- **Soft Aged Appearance:** The trend of giving collages a soft aged appearance creates opportunities for photographers to evoke emotion in their images.
- **Contemplative Photography:** The trend of capturing reclusive subjects in photography creates opportunities for artists to express the productive aspects of solitude.

### Where This Applies

- **Art:** Artists can capitalize on aged dual exposure photography to create unique and emotive works that stand out in the art world.
- **Photography:** Photographers can explore the trend of combining human and industrial portraits in their work to create impactful and thought-provoking images.
- **Fashion:** Fashion designers can draw inspiration from the soft aged appearance trend to create vintage or nostalgia-inspired collections.

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