# Invisible Man Snapshots Liu Bolin Has Photographic Evidence That He Can Blend with Backgrounds By Andrew Sztein | Published 2013-02-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisible-man-snapshots References: [incrediblethings](http://www.incrediblethings.com/art-design/can-you-spot-him-the-invisible-man-irl/) & [helablog](http://helablog.com/2013/01/the-invisible-man-is-back-hiding-in-plain-site/) These invisible man snapshots show Liu Bolin blending seamlessly into each and every background. There's no Photoshopping or other visual trickery going on here either. Bolin has covered himself in flawlessly applied body paint in order to blend into whichever background he chooses. Clever photographic angles and shadowless lighting completes the incredible optical effect. Whether he's fading into a magazine stand, a smartphone display, a building lobby or even a street sign, Liu Bolin is a [body paint camouflage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skylrk-camo) guru. The amount of time and effort Bolin put into each shot is commendable, as it is not easy organizing body paint to blend in perfectly with a variety of backgrounds. However, the end result is completely worth it as these pictures show. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Body Paint Camouflage:** Opportunities for using body paint as a form of camouflage in various artistic and practical contexts. - **Optical Illusion Photography:** Exploring the use of clever angles and lighting techniques to create optical illusions in photography. - **Invisible Artistry:** The rise of artists like Liu Bolin who challenge traditional notions of visibility through their unique creations. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Advertising and Marketing:** Incorporating body paint camouflage in advertising campaigns to create attention-grabbing visuals. - **Fashion and Photography:** Collaborations between body painters and photographers to create visually striking images for fashion editorials and campaigns. - **Art and Galleries:** Exhibitions and installations that showcase invisible artistry, pushing the boundaries of perception and visibility. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artful Suspended Fashion Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisible-figures.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [Invisibility-Illusion Portable Cloaks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisibility-shield-co.md) - [Mirrored-Glass Nature Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisible-cabins.md) - [Artful Illusory Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illusion-artwork.md) - [Optical Illusion Replica Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liberty-science-center.md) - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md) - [Blurry Abstract Photography Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-allusion.md) - [Illuminated Curtained Light Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/making-the-invisible-visible.md)