# Tragic Event Photo Series Artist Jordan Sullivan Reflects on the Rape of His Mother By Meghan Young | Published 2015-01-15 | Naughty Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jordan-sullivan References: [beautifuldecay](http://beautifuldecay.com/2015/01/12/artist-reflects-rape-mother-breathtakingheartbreaking-photographs/) & [jordan-sullivan](http://www.jordan-sullivan.com/) Not everyone has the strength to look tragedy in the eye and walk away unscathed; it is arguable that artist Jordan Sullivan didn't walk away unscathed when learning about his mother's rape. Yet he had the strength and even the courage to create a [breathtaking series reflecting on the horror](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multimedia-art-installation) that happened to his mother when she was in her youth. Titled 'The Burial Cloud,' Jordan Sullivan's series is comprised of old photos and notes as well as staged images that help to flesh out the terrible event. Taking on the theme of [fragmented memories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sanctum-of-trees), Beautiful Decay writes, "The Burial Cloud is a journey in which we must piece together a story we cannot fully understand. A story told through disjointed, stunning images that include roaring oceans, burning flora, and scenes of discontent." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 2% | 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) > [Naughty](https://www.trendhunter.com/naughty) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Artistic Reflections:** Opportunity for artists to create powerful and thought-provoking works that address personal traumas and challenging topics - **Staged Photography:** Innovative use of staged images to enhance storytelling and evoke emotional responses - **Fragmented Narratives:** The exploration of storytelling through fragmented memories, creating a sense of mystery and curiosity ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fine Art Photography:** An industry that can embrace and support artists pushing boundaries and addressing sensitive subjects - **Therapeutic Art:** Opportunity to use art as a therapeutic tool for individuals to process and heal from personal traumas - **Documentary Photography:** An industry that can benefit from innovative approaches to storytelling, capturing complex narratives in visually powerful ways ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Explosion-Damaged Sculpture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-into-darkness.md) - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md) - [Personal Nostalgic Photo Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holy-ohio.md) - [Handcrafted Flower Crown Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handcrafted-flower-crown.md) - [Maze-Like Salt Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-path-of-memories.md) - [Post-Pandemic Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bonami.md) - [Apocalypse Post Pandemic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-urban-art.md) - [Illuminated Curtained Light Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/making-the-invisible-visible.md) - [Anti-Gender Violence Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antigender-violence-campaign.md)