# Air-Pressured Paint Photography Liquid Jewel by Fabian Oefner is Vibrantly Splattered By Meghan Young | Published 2013-08-07 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liquid-jewel-by-fabian-oefner References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/Liquid-Jewel/10177513) & [fabianoefner](http://fabianoefner.com/) Liquid Jewel by Fabian Oefner, a photographer based in Zurich, Switzerland, is a photo series that may seem familiar to some. That is because it is quite similar to Oefner's past work including [Black Hole](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-splatter), [Nebulae](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nebulae-by-fabian-oefner) and [Dancing Colors](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dancing-colors). Clearly, paint is his go-to medium. In this case, however, Liquid Jewel by Fabian Oefner revolves around the use of air pressure to create the compact circular shapes. The images were achieved by also using [modelling balloons covered in paint](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keff-joons). Oefner writes, "What I particularly love about the images is that if you look closely, you can see, how the [individual shades start to mix](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lidris) with each other, blue and magenta becomes violet, red and yellow becomes orange." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## 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 - **Air-pressured Photography:** Opportunity to disrupt traditional photography by experimenting with unconventional mediums and techniques that involve air pressure. - **Compact Circular Shapes:** Opportunity to innovate in graphic design and advertising by incorporating compact, colorful circular shapes that can evoke emotions and grab attention. - **Balloon Art:** Opportunity to disrupt the art world by exploring innovative and unconventional ways to incorporate everyday objects like balloons into art installations and exhibitions. ### Where This Applies - **Photography:** Photographers can benefit from incorporating unconventional techniques like air pressure to create unique and eye-catching images that stand out among traditional photography. - **Graphic Design:** Graphic designers can experiment with incorporating compact circular shapes into advertising campaigns and branding strategies for products and services. - **Art:** Artists and curators can explore unconventional mediums like balloons to create thought-provoking installations and exhibitions that challenge traditional perceptions of art and its creation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Candy-Like Colorful Glass Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gele-series.md) - [Surreal Love-Themed Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joakim-ojanen.md) - [Glass Beaded Intricate Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painting-exhibition.md) - [3D-Printed Colorful Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olivier-van-herpt-1.md) - [Mesmerizing Fluid Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flow-fountain.md) - [High-Frequency Paints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yolo-paint.md) - [Fluid Function Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-flow.md) - [Color-Blending Kinetic Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/felipe-pantone.md) - [Crystal-Adorned Crushed Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sam-keller.md)