# Peculiar Self-Portraiture Iiu Susiraja Challenges Typical Femininity in her Self-Portraits By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2014-10-20 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iiu-susiraja References: [dazeddigital](http://www.dazeddigital.com/artsandculture/article/22129/1/iiu-susirajas-body-talking-selfies) & [iiususiraja](http://www.iiususiraja.com/) Iiu Susiraja is a [self-portrait artist](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/persona-ai) who embraces the "abnormal," so whole-heartedly, she goes as far as to suggest that it may even be normal. The Finland-based artist, who is completing an MA in Fine Arts, is currently showcasing her work in the [Potretti exhibition](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/out-of-orifice) at the Frankfurt Fotografie Forum -- and my, what work it is. Whether she's lodging a broom under breasts in 'Good Behavior' or settling her tummy fat on top of a tray in 'Self-Service,' Susiraja consistently [challenges cultural notions of femininity](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/songs-of-siren), and does so in a way that far surpasses the typical approach of self-portraiture. Though bizarre, each of Susiraja's photographs are amusing. More importantly, they'll make you think twice about what you've always accepted to be true, adding another layer of dimension to our current conception of reality. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.9/10 - Popularity: 99% | Activity: 99% | 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) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Challenging Cultural Notions:** Opportunity for businesses to disrupt traditional gender norms and stereotypes in their products or marketing campaigns. - **Reimagining Self-portraiture:** Opportunity to innovate and explore new ways of expressing personal identity through visual self-representation. - **Exploring Taboos and Boundaries:** Opportunity to push boundaries and provoke conversations about societal norms and expectations. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Photography:** Artists and photographers can explore unconventional approaches to self-portraiture to challenge established norms and capture attention. - **Media and Advertising:** Brands can adopt unconventional visual storytelling techniques and messages to reshape cultural perceptions and challenge gender stereotypes in their campaigns. - **Fashion and Beauty:** Opportunity for designers and beauty brands to challenge traditional beauty standards and embrace diversity and inclusivity in their products and visual representation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Boundary-Pushing Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/briony-douglas-1.md) - [Sexuality-Exploring Artful Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rude-arts-club.md) - [Unique Artistic Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche.md) - [Performance Art Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bio-pop.md) - [Intricate Fiber Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threadwork-women-redefining-fiber-arts.md) - [Glamorous Artful Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-jane.md) - [Mesmerizing Sculpture Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mesmerizing-sculpture.md) - [Human Embraced-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallmounted-sculpture.md) - [Chic Norm-Challenging Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wiggle-collection.md)