# Paper-Ripping Realities Jan Kriwol Photographs and Photoshops Entertaining Scenarios By Meghan Young | Published 2010-10-10 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jan-kriwol References: [fubiz.net](http://www.fubiz.net/2010/10/08/jan-kriwol/) & [kriwol](http://kriwol.com/#/main/) It's been a while since I've come across some amazing [Photoshopped photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/small-muji) of Polish photographer Jan Kriwol's caliber. Clever, well executed and absolutely entertaining, this artist is definitely a master. Inspired by daily newspapers and [comic books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tissue-box-collection), Jan Kriwol lets his imagination run away with him. Yet it is the subtlety of his creativity that sets him apart -- these scenarios are completely wacky. He has worked for such companies as DDB, Saatchi & Saatchi and BBDO. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Imaginative Photography:** The trend of creating imaginative and surreal photographs through advanced photo-editing software like Photoshop, inspired by daily newspapers and comic books. - **Visual Storytelling:** The trend of using visual elements such as photographs to tell a story in a creative and entertaining way. - **Humorous Advertising:** The trend of using humor in advertising campaigns to appeal to audiences and set brands apart. ### Who This Affects Most - **Advertising:** Opportunities for advertising agencies to create bold and humorous advertising campaigns that stand out using advanced photo-editing software. - **Photography:** Opportunities for photographers to explore imaginative and surreal photography techniques using photo-editing software to enhance storytelling. - **Media:** Opportunities for media outlets to incorporate creative and humorous visual elements, including surreal photographs, into their content to engage audiences and stand out in a crowded market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sculptural Paper Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragmenti.md) - [Paper Curvature Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-curves.md) - [Evolved Vibrant Graffiti Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jan-kalb.md) - [Paper-Made Mosaic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-life-architecture-exhibition.md) - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md) - [AI-Generated Real-World Transformations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-generated-world.md) - [Celebratory Odd Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ridiculous-design.md) - [Crystal-Adorned Crushed Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sam-keller.md) - [Playful Balloon Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keff-joons.md)