# Peculiar Minimalist Still Life Photographer Kai Aragaki Captures Subtly Quirky Scenes By Meghan Young | Published 2014-05-21 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kai-aragaki References: [fubiz.net](http://www.fubiz.net/en/2014/05/19/kai-aragaki-photography/) & [snapfus.tumblr](http://snapfus.tumblr.com/) The photographic works of Kai Aragaki plays with people's perspectives in a simplistic and peculiar way. He focuses on a variety of different subject matters and props including death, feathers, paint and thread to stimulate his audience's creativity and imagination. Focusing on [minimalist qualities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/residential-project-in-tokyo), Kai Aragaki delights in form and color in particular. A mere 17 years in age and based in Arizon, Nevada, Kai Aragaki uses a Canon T4i, Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 and, more often than not, a flash unit to capture his strange scenes. Although Kai Aragaki's images that are set against a [white backdrop](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nonnas-cam) are truly eye-catching, he uses the same eye to shoot the outdoors. Overall, his signature style is minimal and quirky. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Minimalist Photography:** Photographers can explore minimalist qualities and focus on form and color to captivate their audience. - **Peculiar Imagery:** Artists can create visually stimulating scenes by incorporating unusual subject matters and props. - **Creative Perspective:** Art enthusiasts can be inspired to see everyday objects and scenes from a different point of view. ### Who This Affects Most - **Photography:** Photographers can experiment with minimalist techniques and peculiar imagery to create unique and captivating photographs. - **Art:** Artists can incorporate minimalism and unusual subject matters to create visually engaging and thought-provoking artwork. - **Creative Education:** Educators can use Kai Aragaki's work to inspire students to think creatively and explore different perspectives in their own art. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Photography Project Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1.md) - [Destructive Nature Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keita-miyazaki.md) - [Pebble-Shaped Effortless Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kyu.md) - [Travel Photography Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/all-within-the-detour.md) - [Minimalist Meaningful Living Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meaningful-living.md) - [Collaborative Sculptural Art Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neojomon-biomorphic-fantme.md) - [Abstract Geometric Solo Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/impermanent-state-of-being.md) - [Blurry Abstract Photography Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-allusion.md) - [Community-Centric Sculptural Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playful-sculptures.md)