# Human Rorschach Photography Klecksography by Olivier Valsecchi is Surreal and Alienesque By Meghan Young | Published 2013-12-11 | Naughty Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/klecksography-by-olivier-valsecchi References: [theverge](http://www.theverge.com/2013/12/9/5191172/olivier-valsecchi-inkblot-photographs-klecksography) & [oliviervalsecchi](http://www.oliviervalsecchi.com/) Klecksography by Olivier Valsecchi, is a series inspired by [Rorschach ink blots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folded-echoes). The project was born after the French photographer won the the Hasselblad Masters Award last year. He was subsequently asked by the camera-maker to create a [photo series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rhinoceros-gallery1) that represented the word 'evoke.' Considering that ink blots are a psychological test that encourage patients to find form in abstract patterns, he couldn't have picked a better theme. Captured exclusively in [black and white](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-hole-vase), Klecksography by Olivier Valsecchi is made up of human forms that mimic the symmetrical patterns of such images. It is important to note that although some of the formations taken on seem impossible, none of the images have been photoshopped. According to the photographer, it took up to 3 hours to capture each shot. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Naughty](https://www.trendhunter.com/naughty) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Surreal Photography:** Exploring the use of surrealism in photography to create thought-provoking and visually striking images. - **Psychological Art:** Using art to delve into the human psyche and elicit emotional responses. - **Symmetry in Abstract:** Utilizing symmetrical patterns in abstract art to create visually captivating compositions. ### Who This Affects Most - **Photography:** Opportunity to push the boundaries of traditional photography by incorporating unconventional techniques and themes. - **Psychology:** Innovation in using art as a tool for psychological exploration and expression. - **Visual Arts:** Exploring new ways to create visually captivating compositions by integrating abstract patterns and human forms. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [3D-Printed Colorful Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olivier-van-herpt-1.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [Blurry Abstract Photography Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-allusion.md) - [Illusion-Inspired Design Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ripples-collection.md) - [Paper Curvature Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-curves.md) - [Robotic Portrait Sketches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pankraz-piktograph.md) - [Immersive Light Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/psychoacoustic-light-ensemble.md) - [Photography Project Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1.md) - [Gradient Tonal Optical Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stretch-color.md)