# Odd Impersonation Photography 'I Wanna Be Like You' from Ade Castro Mimicks Pop Culture By Allison Love | Published 2010-09-01 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i-wanna-be-like-you References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/I-wanna-be-like-you/674665) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/adecastro) 'I Wanna Be Like You' from Ade Castro is an interesting twist on [pop culture references through photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/persona-ai). The actual images all depict something random from society, whether that is a scrub brush and mop, or [a Barbie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fisherprice-little-people-x-andre-saraiva). The photographs are very well done, with a lively outlook while fulfilling its purpose of telling a story. I love the idea of [mimicking an inanimate object](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hughmanity), as it gives the photograph so much more depth when you realize the true meaning behind the work. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Pop Culture Photography:** Exploring the use of pop culture references in photography offers opportunities for creative storytelling and engaging audiences. - **Impersonation Art:** The trend of impersonating inanimate objects or characters through art provides a unique and thought-provoking way of expressing ideas. - **Narrative Photography:** The rise of narrative photography allows for deeper storytelling and meaning to be conveyed through visual imagery. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fine Art:** The fine art industry can benefit from incorporating pop culture references and impersonation techniques to attract a wider audience. - **Photography:** Photographers can explore the trend of narrative photography and impersonation art to create impactful and emotionally resonant visual content. - **Entertainment:** Entertainment industries can leverage the popularity of pop culture photography and impersonation art to engage with fans and create unique marketing campaigns. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pop Art Legend-Honoring Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keiichi-tanaami-1.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [AI-Generated Real-World Transformations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-generated-world.md) - [Art-Inspired Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-mattel-x-moma.md) - [Unique Artistic Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche.md) - [Miniaturized Product Art Photographs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/small-muji.md) - [Collectible Historical Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thrilljoy-pix.md) - [Retro Doll-Themed Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-film-camera.md) - [Candid Furniture Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/life-is-not-an-ikea-catalog.md)