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# Imaginary Illuminations
Jessica Eaton Creates Fictional Rainbows With Filter Sample

By Tisah Tucknott | Published 2009-06-24 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jessica-eaton-filter-sample
References: [20x200](http://www.20x200.com/art/2009/06/filter-samples-24x30.html) & [wecantpaint](http://wecantpaint.com/log/?p=1519)

Canadian photographer Jessica Eaton has created a beautiful fictional rainbow by using hundreds of [sample filter packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorama). The rainbow was made on a window and mimics a [stained glass windowpane](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painting-exhibition).

Other works by Jessica Eaton include the idea of experimentation and a focus on the [perception of light](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-of-light). Her work really shines (sorry, I had to).

**Implications** - The global recession cast a wave of anxiety over consumers and businesses alike. To combat those feelings of depression, product designers released aesthetic objects meant to boost moods, encourage relaxation and stimulate a sense of nostalgia for happier times. The rainbow, a cheery phenomenon typically only seen after a storm, became the perfect allegory for a promising future after the end of the recession.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.3/10
- Popularity: 36% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign)

## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Filter Sample Photography:** The use of filter sample photography allows for the creation of fictional rainbows and other imaginative visuals.
- **Experimental Art:** Artists like Jessica Eaton are pushing boundaries through experimentation with perception and light.
- **Mood-boosting Aesthetics:** Product designers are creating aesthetic objects that aim to improve moods, induce relaxation, and evoke nostalgic feelings.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Photography:** Filter sample photography presents an opportunity for photographers to explore new artistic techniques and create captivating visuals.
- **Art:** Experimental art opens up avenues for artists to challenge traditional norms and invent unique approaches to creating art.
- **Product Design:** The demand for mood-boosting aesthetics creates opportunities for product designers to develop innovative and visually appealing products.

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