# Surrealist Life Photography Marc Sommer Inverts the Expectations With Gravity Defying Composition By M | Published 2015-11-22 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/life-photography References: [fubiz.net](http://www.fubiz.net/en/2015/11/22/striking-surreal-scenes-by-marc-sommer/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=webfeeds) & [ewgalerie](http://www.ewgalerie.com/artists/on-stage/marc-sommer.html) Skilled photographer Marc Sommer's life photography takes a [surrealist approach](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeffrey-deitch-art-gallery) to daily surroundings by creating images that subvert the viewers expectations with visuals that suspend reality. The illustrations capture an inversion or sometimes a comical take on [household objects, animals and landscapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/small-muji) with beautifully constructed sets. Sommer's work gives a sense of whimsicality to mundane and everyday scenarios and settings as he captures scenes that initially might not make any sense. For example, his illustrations showcase a [candle curved upside down](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-getaway) but still lit, classical musicians playing music but covered in sheets of suffocating plastic, a bird crashing into a wall painted as a sky or a man looking through a pair of glasses secured onto a wall. Each of these illustrations offers a new perspective into the object in focus that is surreal, unexpected and fanciful. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Surrealist Photography:** Exploring the realm of surrealism in photography, presenting opportunities to challenge traditional perspectives and create captivating visuals. - **Everyday Object Inversion:** Inverting the expectations of everyday objects through photography, opening up possibilities for creative reinterpretation and storytelling. - **Whimsical Landscapes:** Utilizing whimsical landscapes in photography to transform familiar environments into playful and imaginative scenes, inviting viewers to experience a different reality. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Photography:** The photography industry can benefit from incorporating surrealistic elements into their work, attracting new audiences and pushing artistic boundaries. - **Advertising and Marketing:** The advertising and marketing industry can leverage surreal photography to create attention-grabbing campaigns that stand out and leave a lasting impression on consumers. - **Art and Design:** The art and design industry can explore surreal photography as a medium for self-expression and innovation, allowing artists to challenge conventional norms and create thought-provoking visual experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [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) - [Photography Project Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1.md) - [Distorted Furniture Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/first-kiss-at-last-light.md) - [AI-Generated Real-World Transformations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-generated-world.md) - [Paper Curvature Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-curves.md) - [Surrealist Pop-Up Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surrealist-popup.md) - [Surrealist Beauty Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toiletpaper-magazine.md) - [Optical Illusion Replica Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liberty-science-center.md)