# Human Magic Carpets Li Wei's 'Beyond Gravity' Will Make You Want to Fly By Michael Hines | Published 2010-09-06 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/li-wei References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2010/08/28/li-weis-flying-people/) & [liweiart](http://www.liweiart.com/english/works_htm/photo_htm/162-01.htm) 'Beyond Gravity' is a series of photos from artist Li Wei that are sure to inspire [mystery and wonder](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/your-psychoacoustic-light-ensemble). Li Wei is known for his [impossible looking photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ripples-collection), having previously photographed people falling out of buildings and on top of lampposts. Li Wei turns himself into a [human-powered magic carpet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-great-tree) in 'Beyond Gravity.' I still find myself questioning how this artist manages to make these photos without the aid of computer manipulation. See if you can solve the mystery yourself by clicking through the gallery above. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Impossible Photography:** Opportunities to disrupt traditional photography by creating seemingly impossible scenes through creative use of angles and props. - **Optical Illusion Art:** Potential for new forms of art that showcase optical illusions and encourage viewers to question what's possible. - **Physical Manipulation:** Innovation opportunities in physically manipulating scenes and objects to create unique and otherworldly imagery. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Photography:** Opportunities to offer photography services that specialize in impossible-looking scenes for unique and imaginative results. - **Fine Art:** Potential to disrupt traditional fine art by introducing optical illusions and physically manipulated scenes in gallery exhibitions. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Innovation opportunities for brands to create visually captivating ads using optical illusions and physically manipulated scenes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Generated Real-World Transformations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-generated-world.md) - [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) - [Artful Suspended Fashion Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisible-figures.md) - [Optical Illusion Replica Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liberty-science-center.md) - [Physics-Informed Digital Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motion-sculpture.md) - [Dynamic Moving-Illusion Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moving-furniture.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Warped Georgian Townhouse Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-week-at-the-knees.md)