# High Contrastographs Kelly Thompson Leaves No Room for Grey Areas By Shelby Lee Walsh | Published 2009-10-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kelly-thom References: [kellythompson.co.nz](http://www.kellythompson.co.nz/main.html) & [myspace](http://www.myspace.com/tildenz) Taken this year for Good As Gold, the [high contrast photos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jiyongkim-fw25) of Kelly Thompson are phenomenal. At 27-years-old, Thompson has mastered the art of photography and illustration alike. Residing in Wellington, New Zealand, Kelly Thompson is growing in popularity amongst hipsters and artists alike for her provocative and nerdy [illustrations and photographs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/profiles-in-color). The photoshoot above may be anything but nerdy, but it certainly is provocative! **Implications** - Artworks that are striking and provocative in nature garner significant public attention on account of their unique, never-before-seen concepts. Particularly in photography, but also in illustrations and fashion collections, work that uses [color and contrast](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tekla-evelina-severin-and-layered) and is visually stimulating will sell, as consumers are looking for shock and originality in addition to beauty in their art. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Striking Artworks:** Creating visually stimulating, provocative artworks that use color and contrast will attract public attention and drive sales. - **Never-before-seen Concepts:** Incorporating unique and original ideas into photography, illustrations, and fashion collections will captivate consumers and set artists apart. - **Shocking Beauty:** Combining elements of shock and beauty in art forms such as photography and illustrations will cater to consumer demand for unconventional and visually impactful experiences. ### Who This Affects Most - **Photography:** The photography industry can capitalize on the demand for striking and visually stimulating artworks by creating unique photoshoot experiences that push the boundaries of conventional beauty. - **Illustration:** Illustrators can leverage the popularity of provocative illustrations by incorporating never-before-seen concepts, colors, and contrasts to create visually stunning and thought-provoking artwork. - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can embrace the trend of striking art by incorporating unique and provocative designs, colors, and contrasts into their collections, providing consumers with visually distinctive and attention-grabbing fashion choices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Spectral Painting-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thomme-collection.md) - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md) - [Boundary-Pushing Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/briony-douglas-1.md) - [Striking Urban Wildlife Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clare-allin.md) - [Vibrant Design Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neon-primitivism.md) - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md) - [Human Duality-Themed Abstract Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/passive-aggression.md) - [Monochrome Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jiyongkim-fw25.md) - [Color Photography Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/profiles-in-color.md)