# Personified Primates James Quantz Jr. Creates Fun Photographs of Humonkeys By Armida Ascano | Published 2010-12-11 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/james-quantz-jr References: [zeutch](http://www.zeutch.com/photo/the-secret-lives-of-apes-18307) & [quantzphoto](http://www.quantzphoto.com/#/home) James Quantz Jr. has an interesting [photography portfolio](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rhinoceros-gallery1) ridden with various forms of [visual art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith). In this artistically existential piece, James Quantz Jr. compares human nature to that of gorillas. This peculiar series is cute but kind of creepy, with a family of primates at a trailer park acting like humans. In this spread, they barbecue their food, frolic in the forest, pick flowers and even teach their child how to swim. Essentially, the series is completely creative and [amazingly surreal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anima). Check out the featured gallery to see the talents of James Quantz Jr. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Artistic Photography:** Exploring unique visual art forms through photography. - **Human-animal Comparison:** Utilizing animals to depict and compare human nature. - **Surreal Concepts:** Creating imaginative and dreamlike visuals. ### Who This Affects Most - **Photography:** Opportunities to create innovative and thought-provoking visual narratives. - **Advertising:** Using artistic photography to convey messages and capture attention. - **Entertainment:** Developing visually captivating concepts for film, television, and digital media. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Playful Monkey-Inspired Coat Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monkey-coat-stand.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Glamorous Artful Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-jane.md) - [Almost-Extinct Animal Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fauna-series.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Outdoor Floral Sculpture Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptures-at-kew-gardens.md) - [Striking Urban Wildlife Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clare-allin.md) - [Otherworldly Wooden Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sculptures-1.md) - [Stunning Origami Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-portaits.md)