# Stunning Hand Stitched Photos Maria Aparaco Puentes Uses Thread to Create Another Dimension By Trenton Millar | Published 2012-07-18 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maria-aparaco-puentes References: [juxtapoz](http://www.juxtapoz.com/Current/stitching-on-photographs-by-maria-aparico-puentes) & [cargocollective](http://cargocollective.com/mariaapariciopuentes) Maria Aparico Puentes stitches thread into geometric shapes over a variety of photographs. The contrast between the black and white photos and the bright colored thread gives the viewer the impression that the subjects are existing on the border of another dimension. The Chilean artist's work is very successful at depicting unseen forces in a way that people actually can see. The threads that connect a couple's lips, or pedestrian's feet to the ground represent an unseen energy that we can feel, but cannot see. Maria Aparico Puentes is able to visually represent forces like love, motion, and the divine through her work. Puentes writes on her website, "I imagine that some of these impressions point me to study architecture." With the beautiful work she has created so far, we would be happy to see anything that she decides to pursue next. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/photography) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Hand-stitched Photography:** Using thread to add dimension and unseen forces to photos can create a unique and stunning form of art. - **Geometric Thread Art:** The use of geometric shapes in thread art can create a bold and modern aesthetic. - **Visualizing Unseen Forces:** Artists can use thread and other materials to create visual representations of intangible concepts and energies. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can incorporate hand-stitched photography and thread art into their work to add a new dimension and unique aesthetic. - **Photography and Visual Arts:** Photographers and visual artists can collaborate with thread artists to create new forms of artwork that blend different mediums. - **Architecture and Interior Design:** Using hand-stitched photography and thread art in architectural and interior design can add a unique and engaging visual element to spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Intricate Fiber Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threadwork-women-redefining-fiber-arts.md) - [Textile Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olga-de-amaral.md) - [Stunning Origami Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-portaits.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Intersecting Dimensional Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diorama.md) - [Paper-Made Mosaic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-life-architecture-exhibition.md) - [Breathtaking Woven Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woven-installation.md) - [Paper Curvature Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-curves.md) - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md)