# Surreal Living Doll Photography Carolina Mizrahi's Portraits Transport One into a Whimsical World By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-11-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/living-doll-photography-series References: [fubiz.net](http://www.fubiz.net/2014/11/10/surreal-childish-scenes-photography/) & [carolinamizrahi](http://carolinamizrahi.com/) Carolina Mizrahi's living doll photography series is a set of artistic portraits that looks to the [surrealist art movement](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salvador-dal-collection) for its inspiration. The whimsical image set features the artist herself and is inspired by a [doll's house](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dollhouse-concept) in which everything is frozen and plastic. Displayed in a pastel palette, this living doll photography series highlights rooms of different styles and colors. Whether posing in a living room or kitchen, Carolina Mizrahi is transformed into a doll-like character while donning a wardrobe that makes her blend into her backdrop and surroundings. Overall, this image series is both whimsical and visually bold. Its aesthetic is ambiguous and surreal, thanks to the non-human subject matter that is brought to life through its captivating and somewhat creepy portraits. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Living Doll Photography Trend:** The use of living doll photography is a growing trend in contemporary art which emphasizes the need for unique and captivating visual content. - **Surreal Aesthetics Trend:** The surrealist art movement has continued to inspire contemporary artists, creating a trend of surreal aesthetics that can be used to captivate and delight an audience. - **Whimsical Imagery Trend:** Whimsical imagery, like Carolina Mizrahi's living doll photography, is a growing trend that explores the fantasy world and creates immersive environments for audiences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fine Arts Industry:** Fine Arts Industry professionals can leverage living doll photography to create unique content that stands out in a saturated field. - **Photography Industry:** Photography Industry professionals can use surreal aesthetics and whimsical imagery to create captivating photos which are in high demand in the current market. - **Fashion Industry:** Fashion Industry professionals can use whimsical imagery and surreal aesthetics to showcase their products in a captivating way, creating unique advertising and marketing strategies that stand out from the competition. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Doll-Inspired Modern Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pavilions-of-wonder.md) - [Collectable Sculptural Doll Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inedible-doll.md) - [Artsy Surrealist Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gohar-world.md) - [Diverse African Doll Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creativesoul.md) - [Pop Art Legend-Honoring Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keiichi-tanaami-1.md) - [Dollhouse-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-x-joybird.md) - [Surrealist Shopping Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreams-is.md) - [Retro Doll-Themed Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-film-camera.md) - [Surrealist Beauty Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toiletpaper-magazine.md)