# Bagged Body Collections In Fertilizer Mark Harless Photographs Unsettling Nude People in the Earth By Alyson Wyers | Published 2014-07-10 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mark-harless References: [ignant.de](http://www.ignant.de/2014/07/08/fertilizer-by-mark-harless/) & [bleeblu](http://www.bleeblu.com/fertilizer) In a disturbing photo series, Mark Harless put [naked people in transparent plastic bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-birk) and positioned them in [untouched outdoor landscapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highwood-installation). Entitled Fertilizer, the collection began with the concept of putting people in bags, and the reasoning came afterwards. Despite the unsettling quality of the captures, the visually stimulating shots had a peaceful element to them. After examining the imagery, Mark Harless told Ignant he began to think about [life and death](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funerary-urn). The artist aptly explained his line of thought: "After we die our bodies will decompose and the plants and animals will feed off of us in the same fashion a bag of fertilizer would." Specializing in fine art and fashion, the photographer is based out of Madison, Alabama. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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 - **Transparent Bagged Body Art:** Opportunity for artists to explore unconventional mediums and challenge societal norms through the creation of visually striking and thought-provoking artwork using transparent bags and the human body. - **Exploring Life and Death:** Exploration of the concept of life and death through art, photography, and other creative mediums, sparking philosophical discussions and contemplations. - **Sustainable Decomposition Practices:** Opportunity for eco-friendly innovation in the field of decomposition and fertilizer production, finding ways to utilize human bodies in a sustainable manner after death. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fine Art:** Fine artists can push boundaries and introduce unconventional materials and mediums into their work to create captivating and thought-provoking pieces. - **Fashion and Photography:** Fashion photographers and designers can explore new concepts and storytelling techniques that challenge societal norms and spark conversations. - **Eco-friendly and Agricultural Industries:** Innovations in the field of sustainable decomposition and fertilizer production can lead to eco-friendly practices and more efficient use of resources in agriculture. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Human Torso-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lene-bdker.md) - [Artful Soil-Bending Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/el-abrazo.md) - [Dramatic Doomsday Bunker Images](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alastair-philip-wiper.md) - [Agriculturally Inspired Art Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/farming-photographs.md) - [Photography Project Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1.md) - [Nature-Inspired Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humannature-1.md) - [Performance Art Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bio-pop.md) - [Human Hair-Made Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/range-of-pots.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md)