# Light-Wrapped Human Portraits This Artist Uses Long-Exposure to Freeze Hectic City Scenes By Ady Floyd | Published 2015-07-27 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightwrapped References: [designfaves](http://www.designfaves.com/2015/07/long-exposure-light-painting-talks-about-modern-urban-life) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/KeowPhotography/info?tab=page_info) Photographer Keow Wee Loong uses only his smartphone to create these [stunning images of light-wrapped humans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spencer-finch). The long exposure allows this artist to paint an image of a person completely covered in [rings of glowing light](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shen-sculpture). The idea of the project is to create a connection between busy urban lifestyles and self-satisfaction. While society ensures that people are continuously surrounded by [moving artificial light](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/psychoacoustic-light-ensemble) from cars, trains and buildings there is also a desire to remain still and seemingly in control. This artist presents city life by consuming humans in light-wrapped poses and capturing the subway trains with long exposure. This technique allows the audience to see the city in a still, yet chaotic way. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Long-exposure Photography:** Opportunity for camera manufacturers to create smartphone cameras with advanced long-exposure capabilities. - **Light Art:** Opportunity for artist collaborations with architecture and city planning firms to incorporate light art installations in urban spaces. - **Urban Lifestyle Documentation:** Opportunity for social media platforms to offer features that allow users to document and share their daily urban experiences in a creative and artistic way. ### Where This Applies - **Photography:** Opportunity for photography equipment manufacturers to create accessories that enhance the capabilities of smartphone cameras for creative long-exposure shots. - **Art:** Opportunity for urban planning firms to incorporate light art installations in public spaces, using technology to create interactive and immersive experiences. - **Social Media:** Opportunity for social media platforms to develop features that allow users to curate their own urban art gallery and showcase their daily experiences in creative and visually stunning ways. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Illuminated Curtained Light Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/making-the-invisible-visible.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Digital City-Inspired Art Works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-central-station.md) - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md) - [Lightning-Inspired Artful Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bright-light-shining.md) - [Festive Light Painting Techniques](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-painting-1.md) - [Artistic UV-Reactive Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polychromatic-mobile-phone.md) - [AI-Powered Portrait Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-powered-portrait-studio.md) - [Emotional Light Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miror-collection.md)