# Cloud-Surfing Photography Li Wei Unleashes All-New Awe-Inspiring Works (UPDATE) By Brian G Randles | Published 2009-08-25 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/li-wei-art References: [liweiart](http://www.liweiart.com/english/works_photo.htm) Li Wei has a knack for capturing the unbelievable. The artist must have some underlying feelings of contempt with Sir Isaac Newton, because the [defiance of gravity](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-great-tree) theme can be found in the majority of his work. Do yourself a favor and check out all of the gems from [cloud surfing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iwagumi-air-scape) to the personification of Cupid’s arrow. These new works from Li Wei, as well as the old, can be found on his site. The link is attached. Thanks Li! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Defying Gravity:** Artists can explore new ways to challenge gravity and create awe-inspiring works through photography and other mediums. - **Personification of Objects:** Artists can bring inanimate objects to life through creative techniques, allowing for the expression of emotions and storytelling. - **Visual Illusions:** Exploring visual tricks and illusions in photography and art can captivate audiences and offer unique perspectives. ### Who This Affects Most - **Photography:** Incorporating unconventional techniques like defying gravity and visual illusions in photography can create disruptive innovation opportunities with stunning results. - **Art:** In the world of art, artists can embrace the personification of objects and explore new ways to evoke emotions, pushing the boundaries of traditional artistic expression. - **Visual Effects:** The visual effects industry can leverage techniques used in cloud-surfing photography for films and other media, adding a mesmerizing element to storytelling and creating immersive experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [Physics-Informed Digital Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motion-sculpture.md) - [AI-Generated Real-World Transformations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-generated-world.md) - [Weather-Inspired Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weatherinspired-art-exhibition.md) - [Cage-Inspired Arch Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-weiweis-work.md) - [Optical Illusion Replica Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liberty-science-center.md) - [High Wire City Stunts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philippe-petit.md) - [Distorted Furniture Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/first-kiss-at-last-light.md)