# Two-Dimensional Body Paintings Parisian Artist Kenza Turned Herself into a Stunning 2D Painting By Riley von Niessen | Published 2017-06-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kenza References: [teenvogue](http://www.teenvogue.com/story/makeup-artist-body-art-painting-goes-viral) & [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/artkenza/) While most people are familiar with some of the amazing designs and effects that can be created with body painting techniques, the project that was created by Kenza, a 22-year-old artist from Paris, is easily one of the most impressive. Upon first glance, Kenza's project looks like a rather traditional two-dimensional painting, with a female muse standing in what looks to be a plain living room. Upon closer inspection however, it's revealed that Kenza body painted herself to fit into the rest of the artwork -- making use of thick brush strokes on key areas on her body to create different types of shading. These marks are featured all over her body, face, and clothing in order to create an optical illusion that allows her to blend in with her surroundings. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Two-dimensional Body Art:** Artists are exploring the possibilities of creating optical illusions with body paintings. - **Optical Illusion Art:** Artists are now experimenting with body paintings to create optical illusions that blur the line between reality and art. - **Interactive Body Art:** Artists are creating body paintings that allow them to fully immerse themselves in their artwork, resulting in stunning optical illusions. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Entertainment Industry:** The entertainment industry can use two-dimensional body paintings to create immersive experiences for the audience. - **Fashion Industry:** Two-dimensional body paintings can provide a new medium for designers to showcase their clothes and create unique visual experiences. - **Art Industry:** Artists can create two-dimensional body paintings that break free from the traditional canvas, offering a new medium for artistic expression. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Body Paint Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miley-cyrus-maison-margiela.md) - [Raunchy Anime-Inspired Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manuela-soto-sosa.md) - [Anniversary-Celebrating Pop-Up Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bodyscape-installation.md) - [Human Torso-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lene-bdker.md) - [Leftover Househouse Paint Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-drop.md) - [Human Embraced-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallmounted-sculpture.md) - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md) - [Three-Dimensional Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-doubt-your-eyes.md) - [Stylized Portrait Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/face-to-all.md)