# Psychedelic Overexposed Captures The Irek Kielczyk 'Illumination' Series is Layered With Light By Romina S. Cortellucci | Published 2012-06-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/irek-kielczyk-illumination References: [english.mashkulture.net](http://english.mashkulture.net/2012/06/11/irek-kielczyk-illumination/) & [irekkielczyk](http://www.irekkielczyk.com/) Using digital photography, the Irek Kielczyk 'Illumination' Series resembles a set of paintings more so than photographs. The shoots were taken by the noted Warsaw-based photographer Irek Kielczyk. Being in the business for a long time, Kielczyk has become one of the top fashion and portrait photographers in Poland. As a veteran, he has worked alongside renowned photographers such as Bruce Weber. In this series, Kielczyk uses techniques [long exposure techniques](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1) as well as layering in order to create these dynamic captures. Despite being static, the [over-layering in each shot](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tekla-evelina-severin-and-layered) fills the frame with movement. The aesthetics of series have a fanciful joie de vivre to them, from the [playful color choices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/profiles-in-color) to Kielczyk layering techniques. After starring into these blurred abstractions, one can understand why Kielczyk entitled the series 'Illumination.' ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Digital Photography:** Exploring the use of digital photography techniques can create visually stunning and painterly effects. - **Long Exposure Techniques:** Incorporating long exposure techniques in photography can add movement and dynamism to static images. - **Layering in Photography:** Experimenting with layering techniques in photography can result in captivating and abstract compositions. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Photography:** Fashion photographers can leverage digital techniques and layering to create unique and visually appealing images for editorial and advertising. - **Fine Art Photography:** Fine art photographers can incorporate long exposure techniques and layering to produce abstract and expressive artworks. - **Portrait Photography:** Portrait photographers can use digital photography and layering to add depth and movement to their subjects, creating visually compelling portraits. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Blurry Abstract Photography Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-allusion.md) - [Immersive Light Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/psychoacoustic-light-ensemble.md) - [Wonderous Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/your-psychoacoustic-light-ensemble.md) - [Illuminated Curtained Light Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/making-the-invisible-visible.md) - [Paper Curvature Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-curves.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [Lightning-Inspired Artful Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bright-light-shining.md) - [Interactive Colorful Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/david-hockney-bigger-closer.md) - [Immersive Light Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spencer-finch.md)