# Abandoned Asylum Photography Jenny Hardcore Stays True to Her Name By Tiana Reid | Published 2010-07-17 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jenny-hardcore References: [dazeddigital](http://www.dazeddigital.com/view/default.aspx?Category=27&ArticleID=7964&PageNum=1) & [jennyhardcore](http://www.jennyhardcore.co.uk) Photographer Jenny Hardcore, who is a pretty big deal in the [underground rock ’n' roll scene](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oasis-photography-exhibition), has released her [latest series of works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1), which are set in an abandoned asylum outside of London, England. Her older works have explored themes such as self-mutilation, [horror films](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unique-stays-club) and decay. “I have always held a visual fascination with places that unsettle the viewer,” says Jenny Hardcore when asked why she wanted to shoot an asylum for her latest photographs. Check out the gallery to view Hardcore’s strange, eerie, but beautiful images. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 95% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Abandoned Asylum Photography:** Explore the growing trend of photography in abandoned asylums, capturing the strange and eerie beauty of these forgotten spaces. - **Underground Rock 'n' Roll Scene:** Discover the underground rock 'n' roll scene and the influence it has on various art forms, including photography. - **Exploration of Unsettling Themes:** Uncover the trend of artists exploring unsettling themes such as self-mutilation, horror films, and decay in their works. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Photography:** Discover how photographers are utilizing abandoned asylums as unique and visually captivating backdrops for their artistic compositions. - **Art:** Explore how the underground rock 'n' roll scene influences artistic expressions and fuels the exploration of unsettling themes in various art forms. - **Entertainment:** Witness the impact of unsettling themes such as horror films on the entertainment industry, inspiring creativity and pushing boundaries in storytelling. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dramatic Doomsday Bunker Images](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alastair-philip-wiper.md) - [Skateboard-Themed Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rabbit-hole-1.md) - [Surreal Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeffrey-deitch-art-gallery.md) - [British Youth-Culture Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-and-away.md) - [Raunchy Anime-Inspired Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manuela-soto-sosa.md) - [Local Heritage-Inspired Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-manchester-hotel.md) - [Sculptural Gallery Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kennedy-yanko.md) - [Personal Nostalgic Photo Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holy-ohio.md) - [Handcrafted Jewelry Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretty-weird.md)