# Creepy Cassette Meals Marcin Szpak Comments on the Age of 'Consumption' By Meghan Young | Published 2010-09-27 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marcin-szpak References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/Consumption/474171) Marcin Szpak [photographs an intriguing series of images](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1) that comments on our age of 'Consumption.' Using [eerie blue lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nytt-lys) paired with crisp white backdrops, Szpac definitely captures his audience's interest with ease. Based in Bydgoszcz, Poland, Marcin Szpak is a talented photographer that creates work to open eyes and expose lifestyles. Check out the featured gallery to get a feel for Szpak's work. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Anti-consumerism Art:** Using art to comment on and expose the negative effects of consumerism and encourage conscious consumer choices. - **Minimalist Photography:** Using clean backgrounds and lighting to capture attention and focus on the subject of the image. - **Interactive Art Exhibits:** Engaging viewers with multi-sensory experiences that make them a part of the art and message being conveyed. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Photography:** Providing platforms for artists to showcase their work and make statements about social topics. - **Retail:** Creating visually impactful product displays to attract and retain customers in an age of overconsumption. - **Event Planning:** Designing immersive experiences that enhance guests' understanding of a topic or message in a unique and engaging way. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Realistic Food Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pantlers-rations.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Shadow-Inspired Trays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightware-series.md) - [Analog Nostalgia Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/back-to-basics-ii.md) - [Cassette-Shaped Sound Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/witchcraft-ambient-speakers.md) - [Photography Project Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1.md) - [Haunting Pasta Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creepypasta.md) - [Unique Artistic Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche.md) - [Paper Curvature Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-curves.md)