# Intimate Handicapped Portraits Olivier Fermariello's Je T’aime Moi Aussi is Poignantly Reflective By Meghan Young | Published 2014-08-02 | Naughty Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intimate-handicapped-portraits References: [beautifuldecay](http://beautifuldecay.com/2014/07/31/intimate-portraits-people-disabilities-questions-societies-notions-beauty/) & [beautifuldecay](http://beautifuldecay.com/2014/07/31/intimate-portraits-people-disabilities-questions-societies-notions-beauty/) The intimate handicapped portraits of Olivier Fermariello give people a look at a different type of beauty. Stepping away from the ideal standard created by the media, this [beautiful photo series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nonnas-cam) gives people a rare glimpse into the lives of a few disabled individuals. Whether posing nude on their bed or dressed by the closet, the moments are quiet and reflective, which encourages people to be the same. Living a life of taboo day in and day out, this series of intimate handicapped portraits provides an [poignant outlet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multimedia-art-installation) for those without a voice. Titled 'Je t’aime moi aussi,' which means 'I love you, too,' the artist writes, "People with disability in most cases feel the discrimination of not being considered entirely as a man or a woman: instead they feel treated either as children, either as beings belonging to a third gender, neutral with no libido." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Naughty](https://www.trendhunter.com/naughty) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Intimate Handicapped Portraits:** There is an opportunity for more authentic representation of disabled individuals in media and art. - **Challenging Beauty Standards:** A trend towards showcasing diversity and inclusivity in beauty is emerging. - **Person-centered Photography:** An opportunity to move away from staged and posed photography and toward capturing more authentic and intimate moments. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Photography:** Photography businesses and services can offer more inclusive and personalized options that cater specifically to the disabled community. - **Media:** Media outlets and publications can diversify their content by featuring more authentic and intimate portrayals of disabled individuals. - **Art:** Artists can continue to push boundaries and challenge beauty standards by featuring diverse and marginalized communities in their work. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Surreal Love-Themed Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joakim-ojanen.md) - [Collaborative Tea Towel Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tea-towel-design.md) - [Disability Representation-Encouraging Grants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disability-representation.md) - [Bravery-Celebrating Short Films](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/all-is-beauty.md) - [Inclusive Retail Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/primark-sophie.md) - [Accessible Limited-Edition Print Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limitededition-print-series.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Sea-Inspired Mini Sculpture Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-sculptures.md) - [Unretouched Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dove-reimagine-beauty.md)