# X-Ray Innards Photography The 'Invisible Light' Photo Series Shows Inner Features of Objects By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-07-29 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisible-light References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2014/07/sydney-artist-radiography-xray-photo-series.html) & [invisiblelight.au](http://www.invisiblelight.com.au/) Invisible Light is a photo series, compiled by Australian photographer Brendan Fitzpatrick, that consists of [X-ray images](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-xray) of various objects including flowers, toys and more. The Sydney-based photographer used chest x-ray and mammogram machines to create eye-catching and intriguing images that reveal the complicated innards of seemingly simply objects. Invisible Light seeks to explore the potential that radiography -- associated primarily with medicine and healthcare -- could have in the [art world](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/out-of-orifice). Fitzpatrick used three kinds of subjects -- [flowers, toys and creatures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/small-muji). He used inexpensive toys bought in discount stores and toy shops, flowers and a variety of creatures including seahorses, crab and fish. He utilized a standard X-ray machine to make x-ray images of the objects, before processing the pictures to add color and highlight interesting inner structures. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/photography) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Radiography in Art:** The use of radiography in art offers a disruptive innovation opportunity to create visually stunning and intriguing images of objects with hidden innards. - **X-ray Photography:** X-ray photography presents a disruptive innovation opportunity to capture the intricate details and inner structures of various objects, providing a unique perspective. - **Exploring Inner Features:** The exploration of inner features through X-ray imaging opens up a disruptive innovation opportunity to discover hidden complexities and enhance artistic expression. ### Where This Applies - **Art:** The art industry can benefit from the use of radiography and X-ray photography to create captivating and unconventional artworks with a focus on revealing hidden innards. - **Photography:** The photography industry can explore the incorporation of X-ray techniques to capture unique and thought-provoking images, expanding the boundaries of visual storytelling. - **Medical Imaging:** The medical imaging industry can consider leveraging the artistic potential of radiography to create engaging visuals that not only serve diagnostic purposes but also evoke emotional responses. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Shadow-Inspired Trays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightware-series.md) - [Artful Suspended Fashion Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisible-figures.md) - [Explosion-Damaged Sculpture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-into-darkness.md) - [Photography Project Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1.md) - [AI-Generated Retrofuturistic Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrofuturistic-objects.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [Illuminated Curtained Light Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/making-the-invisible-visible.md) - [Blurry Abstract Photography Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-allusion.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md)