# Body Suspension Artography Manuel Vason Channels Romanticism and Pain in His Photos By Nika Kubiak | Published 2009-06-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manuel-vason-channels-romanticism-vice-masochism References: [yatzer](http://www.yatzer.com/1719_the_desire_of_manuel_vason) Manuel Vason’s mixture of [art performance and photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rhinoceros-gallery1) brings a new wave of boundary breaking in the human form. [Contorted bodies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ladder-series) photographed with tones of grey and brown compose a moment in time that challenges our visual senses. The photos by Manuel Vason tell a story of handling emotional pain and finding an outlet to realize it. Vason’s work has been published and exhibited in many magazines and galleries; no wonder, given his [strong use of lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drawing-on-space). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Live Arts](https://www.trendhunter.com/livearts) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Boundary Breaking Art Performance:** Exploring new ways to challenge traditional notions of art through the combination of performance and photography. - **Emotional Expression Through Photography:** Using photography as a means to convey and explore emotional pain and find healing. - **Strong Use of Lines in Visual Art:** Utilizing distinct lines to create visually striking compositions in art and photography. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art Photography:** Incorporating new techniques and concepts in photography to push the boundaries of artistic expression. - **Fine Art:** Creating innovative and thought-provoking artwork that challenges traditional norms and pushes the boundaries of creativity. - **Digital Art:** Exploring the intersection of digital technology and art to create unique and immersive experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [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) - [Artful Suspended Fashion Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisible-figures.md) - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md) - [Surreal Love-Themed Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joakim-ojanen.md) - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md) - [Body Artwork-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/body-tattoo.md) - [Sculptural Experimental Artforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ladder-series.md) - [Color Photography Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/profiles-in-color.md)