# Manic Muted Captures Photographer Julien Palmilha's 'Silences' Show a Dark and Unusual World By Emily Evans | Published 2011-08-25 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/julien-palmilha References: [whitezine](http://www.whitezine.com/en/photography/julien-palmilha.html) & [silences.ch](http://www.silences.ch/gallery) Calling these captures "bizarre" would certainly be interpreted as a compliment by photographer Julien Palmilha, as his captures each seem to strive to have viewers in awe. Photographer Julien Palmilha resides in Lausanne, Switzerland, where he created this alluring [series of images](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1) titled 'Silences.' Julien Palmilha's grouping of these images under the title Silences seems extremely appropriate as each of the images appear muted and manic in nature. While females appear to be the central focus of this photographer's [dark world](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1), these captures would surely appeal to both twisted sexes. **Implications** - From the perspectives of consumers, the strong focus on reality that television has evoked has simply grown tiresome. Companies looking for artistic avenues to explore should consider creating unusual worlds that deviate away from reality, if they hope to appeal to curious consumers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Unreal Worlds:** Creating unusual and imaginative worlds that deviate away from reality can be a great way to appeal to curious consumers. - **Muted Captures:** Photographers can strive to capture an otherworldly sense of darkness and noise, similar to Julien Palmilha's Silences series. - **Bizarre Awe:** Consumers are looking for art that can evoke a sense of awe, even if it is bizarre or unusual in nature. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Fashion brands and photographers can explore unusual worlds and otherworldly captures to showcase their products in a unique and compelling way. - **Entertainment:** Entertainment companies can explore the potential of creating narratives and worlds that deviate away from reality, appealing to curious consumers. - **Visual Arts:** Photography and other visual arts can push boundaries by capturing the unusual and bizarre, appealing to consumers looking for art that challenges their perceptions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md) - [Surrealist Pop-Up Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surrealist-popup.md) - [Unique Artistic Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche.md) - [Blurry Abstract Photography Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-allusion.md) - [French Craft-Honoring Bold Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/univers-uchronia.md) - [Dark Abstracted Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-minyades-exhibition.md) - [Apocalypse Post Pandemic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-urban-art.md) - [AI-Generated Real-World Transformations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-generated-world.md) - [Surrealist Beauty Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toiletpaper-magazine.md)