# Superimposed Postcard Photography John Stezaker Creates Simple Yet Surreal Collages By Meghan Young | Published 2011-02-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/john-stezaker References: [todayandtomorrow.net](http://www.todayandtomorrow.net/2011/02/07/john-stezaker/) & [theapproach](http://www.theapproach.co.uk) John Stezaker provokes a new way of looking at things with his unique art pieces. Made from old photographs and vintage postcards, his work cleverly superimposes the latter on top of the former for a rather creative result. In fact, if you look closely, you'll see that the postcard actually complements the photo beneath perfectly, creating an interesting commentary on both. A British artist, John Stezaker's collage work is both surreal and simple. He is represented by The Approach Gallery in London. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 60% | 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) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Postcard-collage Art:** The rise of postcard-collage art presents an opportunity for print companies to innovate by making it more affordable and accessible to a wider audience. - **Vintage Photography Revival:** The trend of incorporating vintage photography into modern art presents an opportunity for antique shops and galleries to collaborate and offer art collectors a unique experience. - **Digital Postcard Art:** The emergence of digital postcards as a new form of art presents an opportunity for graphic designers and artists to explore and redefine the traditional definition of postcard art. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art Galleries:** As collage art gains popularity, art galleries can seize the opportunity to showcase and sell postcard-collage art to art collectors and enthusiasts. - **Printing Services:** Printing companies can offer a new line of services specifically for postcard-collage art printing and mass production, catering to the growing number of artists and collectors of this art form. - **Antique Shops:** Antique shops can collaborate with artists to offer unique vintage postcards for use in creating postcard-collage artwork, creating a new source of revenue for these shops. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Distorted Furniture Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/first-kiss-at-last-light.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) - [Retro Space-Themed Puzzled Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/john-carter.md) - [Hybrid Mail Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/better-letter-card-co.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Photographer-Collab Card Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artiste-series.md) - [Explorative Photo Card Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photo-card-game.md) - [Cardboard-Inspired Ceramic Household Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-collection.md)