# Subway Conductor Portraits Photographer Janus van den Eijnden Captures Subterranean Workers By Meghan Young | Published 2014-01-07 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/janus-van-den-eijnden References: [fastcodesign](http://www.fastcodesign.com/3020187/exposure/a-rare-glimpse-at-new-yorks-underground-conductors) & [janusvandeneijnden.nl](http://www.janusvandeneijnden.nl/) At first glance, the work of Janus van den Eijnden could justify people's belief that subway workers are miserable individuals who are jaded when it comes to getting people from point A to point B. Yet that couldn't be further from the truth. Instead, the images depict a moment in which the conductor has let down his or her guard and is simply staring off into space or simply lost in a variety of thoughts. Shot in New York City, Janus van den Eijnden's series encourages people to reflect closer on the person rather than the situation. He states, "What I find so interesting about the [New York subway](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pax-new-yorkea) is that it can be a place of total chaos but also of [total tranquility](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/activation-at-kings-cross)." The [portraits are quite serene](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-portraits). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 28% | 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) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Humanizing Workers:** Capturing the personal and vulnerable moments of subway conductors humanizes workers in traditionally mundane roles. - **Reflection and Connection:** Encouraging people to reflect on and connect with the individuals behind the uniform and the job. - **Contrasting Environments:** Highlighting the stark contrast between chaos and tranquility in the subway system. ### Where This Applies - **Photography:** Exploring new approaches in capturing the essence and emotions of individuals within their professional environments. - **Transportation:** Emphasizing the importance of human connection and understanding within transportation systems. - **Art:** Inspiring artists to depict people and workplaces in unconventional and thought-provoking ways. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Digital City-Inspired Art Works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-central-station.md) - [Knitted New York Subways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/straphangers-lounge.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Repurposed Waste Transit Tiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeffrey-miller.md) - [Large-Scale Floral Mosaics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floral-mosaics.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [Stunning Origami Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-portaits.md) - [Vibrant Public Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rico-gatson.md) - [Otherwordly Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/william-monk.md)