# Discarded Dummy Photography 'Mannequin Morgue' by Esther Tetris Takes Light Painting to New Levels By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2010-10-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mannequin-morgue-by-esther-tetris References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/Mannequin-Morgue/735144) & [esthertetris.es](http://www.esthertetris.es/) We've seen a ton of [light painting art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neon-light-art) lately, but 'Mannequin Morgue' by Esther Tetris puts a new spin on this theme by choosing an unusual setting -- a room filled with [discarded fashion mannequins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pavilions-of-wonder). Mannequins are eerie enough on their own, but add light painting and [psychedelic lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/psychoacoustic-light-ensemble) to the mix and they become almost magical. Check out more shots from 'Mannequin Morgue' by Esther Tetris above, and you'll see what I mean. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Light-painting Art:** Expanding the use of unconventional lighting techniques for artistic expression across different themes. - **Upcycling:** Reusing and repurposing discarded materials to create stunning works of art. - **Environmental Art:** Using art to raise awareness about environmental issues by recycling or repurposing materials. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Industry:** Exploring new and creative ways to reuse discarded fashion mannequins and reduce waste. - **Art and Photography Industry:** Incorporating light-painting and unconventional lighting techniques to create innovative and unique works of art. - **Environmental Conservation Industry:** Partnering with artists and photographers to promote recycling and repurposing as a means to reduce waste and protect the environment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artful Suspended Fashion Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisible-figures.md) - [Playful Sculptural Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/afterglow-1.md) - [Raunchy Anime-Inspired Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manuela-soto-sosa.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Emotional Light Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miror-collection.md) - [Festive Light Painting Techniques](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-painting-1.md) - [Material-Exploring Industrial-Style Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/industrialstyle-lighting.md) - [Futuristic Totemic Lighting Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-relics.md)