# Ambiguously Architectural Portraits These Kaz Strankowski Photographs Capture Structural Elements By Jana Pijak | Published 2013-06-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kaz-strankowski References: [lanciatrendvisions](http://www.lanciatrendvisions.com/en/article/kaz-strankowskia-s-photographs-searching-for-purity) & [strankowski.tumblr](http://strankowski.tumblr.com) Entitled 'Searching for Purity', this striking series of black-and-white portraits is the work of visionary photographer Kaz Strankowski. Strankowski captures architectural subjects through their sculptural forms and structural design details. These ambiguous portraits do not capture structures in their entirety but instead focus on points of visual interesting that reveal said structure's identity. Embracing minimalism, photographer Kaz Strankowski captures sculptural shapes in architecture and zooms in on key details. These simplistic details evoke a serene and enlightened air and rely on an aesthetic that reads 'less is more.' This striking series of portraits features monumental images that follow a philosophy of Brazilian modernism. This age old philosophy is one that strongly relies on visual themes associated with an aesthetic of idealism, simplicity and purity. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.4/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Simplistic Photography:** Photographers can focus on key architectural details to create minimalist and aesthetically pleasing compositions. - **Minimalist Design:** Architecture can benefit from minimalism as a means to evoke a sense of purity and idealism. - **Structural Sculpting:** Architecture can explore sculptural forms and artistic design elements to create distinct and visually interesting structural designs. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Photography:** Professional photographers can incorporate minimalist design principles into their craft to create striking compositions. - **Architecture:** Minimalist design can be utilized as a way to achieve an aesthetic of simplicity, idealism, and purity in architecture. - **Art:** Photographs of architectural elements can be considered art as they evoke a sense of enlightenment and serenity. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Photography Project Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1.md) - [Industrial Architecture-Themed Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/industrial-archaeology.md) - [Blurry Abstract Photography Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-allusion.md) - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md) - [Monochrome Sculpture Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ralph-pucci-pure-exhibition.md) - [Striking Glass Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-portraits.md) - [Photograph-Centric Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photography-seoul-museum-of-art.md) - [Interactive Architectural Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-landscape.md) - [Monochromatic Sculptural Gateways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-gateway.md)