# Miming Portraiture To Remain Silent by Mark Delaney Features Caked-on Mime Makeup By Francis Tiangson | Published 2011-03-05 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mark-delaney References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/To-Remain-Silent/1073455) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/MarkDelaney) To Remain Silent is an intriguing [photo set](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1) by Mark Delaney in collaboration with makeup artist Aisling Harney. This series showcases the fantastic skills of the two budding artists as their work explores a dark and gritty theme. Kristina Vaughan models for Mark Delaney in To Remain Silent as he zooms in and concentrates on the textures of the makeup painted on her face. Kristina has been made up to look like a mime, with a completely white face and black markings on her eyes and mouth. Mark Delaney has framed and focused these shots in a way that highlights both his photography skills and the [artistic makeup work](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-dn-silhouette) of Aisling Harney. The result is a dark and edgy series of [muted portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-portraits) that will leave you speechless. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% 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) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Photographic Portraiture:** The trend of using unique makeup and photography techniques to create visually striking portraits. - **Collaborative Artistry:** The trend of artists from different fields collaborating to create stunning works of art. - **Dark and Edgy Aesthetics:** The trend of embracing dark and unconventional themes in visual arts. ### Who This Affects Most - **Photography:** Opportunity for photographers to experiment with innovative makeup techniques to create captivating portraits. - **Makeup:** Opportunity for makeup artists to collaborate with photographers and contribute to unique and visually striking art projects. - **Art Galleries:** Opportunity for art galleries to showcase and promote dark and edgy artwork that pushes creative boundaries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artful Suspended Fashion Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisible-figures.md) - [Runway-Inspired Peel-Off Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-001-artistry-mask.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Art-Inspired Streetwear Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silent-echoes.md) - [Unique Artistic Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche.md) - [AI Portrait Enhancers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mimicphoto.md) - [Emotive Inflatable Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lian-mask.md) - [Restyled Cinematic Makeup Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/il-pranzo-campaign.md) - [Elegant Pressed Finishing Powders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pressed-finishing-powder.md)