# Handsy Photography Jan von Holleben Mimics Legendary Artists With "The Great Masters" By Shelby Lee Walsh | Published 2009-06-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jan-von-holleben-the-great-masters-series References: [janvonholleben](http://www.janvonholleben.com/index.php) Jan von Holleben is a photographic genius! Usually this talented photographer will take [illusory photos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-portraits), but this time Holleben instead went for intrigue with numbers with the multiple hands used in his “The Great Masters” series. Each photo in the series directly reflects a specific artist, drawing from their [most popular signature piece](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sound-of-a-masterpiece). Photograph titles include ‘The Van Gogh,’ ‘The Monet,’ ‘The Dan Flavin.’ and ‘[The Warhol](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joopiter).’ Take a look at the gallery above to see if you can identify all of the great masters these handsy photos represent! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Illusory Photography:** Opportunity for artists and photographers to create stunning and eye-catching illusions through their photographs. - **Signature Piece Photography:** Creative concept of mimicking the most iconic works of famous artists through photography, offering a unique and visually appealing perspective. - **Intriguing Portraits:** Bringing intrigue and fascination to portrait photography by incorporating multiple hands and referencing famous artworks. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Photography:** Avenues for artists and photographers to push creative boundaries and experiment with new techniques and concepts. - **Gallery and Exhibition:** Opportunity for galleries and exhibitions to showcase innovative and visually captivating photography that captures the essence of well-known artists. - **Advertising and Marketing:** Potential for brands to leverage the concept of handsy photography to create visually engaging campaigns that grab attention and spark curiosity. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Art-Inspired Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-mattel-x-moma.md) - [Imperfect Photography Celebrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nonnas-cam.md) - [Iconic Artwork Watch Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artful-watches.md) - [Artist-Inspired Fountain Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artistinspired-fountain-pens.md) - [Reimagined Puzzled Artful Paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portrait-of-a-woman-in-a-hat.md) - [Traveling Fine Art Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/get-out-there.md) - [Striking Glass Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-portraits.md) - [Blurry Abstract Photography Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-allusion.md)