# Sinister Sculpture Depictions The Mattia Mognetti Graveyard People Portrait Series is Emotive By Jana Pijak | Published 2013-06-05 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mattia-mognetti-graveyard-people References: [inspirefirst](http://www.inspirefirst.com/2013/06/04/graveyard-people-mattia-mognetti/) & [mattiamognetti](http://mattiamognetti.com/) The Mattia Mognetti 'Graveyard People' portrait series captures [burial shrines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hollywood-forever-cemetery) in high contrast photographs that rely on a heightened manipulation of light and shadow effects. These striking portraits are showcased through the photographer's signature visual aesthetic of black-and-white and exude a gloomy and sinister air. Mognetti captures [detailed sculptural monuments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terra-frammenti) in Monumentale, the historical cemetery in Milan. This emotive portrait series explores major themes of life and death through dramatic visuals of religious and mythical icons that have been intricately carved out of a [stone medium](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lithic-bloom). The Mattia Mognetti 'Graveyard People' portrait series is as striking as its photographic site, a place that the photographer names as 'one of the quietest and most inspiring places on earth'. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## 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 - **High Contrast Photography:** There is an opportunity for photographers to explore high contrast techniques in order to create striking and emotive portraits. - **Black-and-white Aesthetic:** Businesses can explore the use of black-and-white visual aesthetics to create a gloomy and sinister atmosphere in their products or branding. - **Exploring Life and Death Themes:** There is room for artists and creators to delve into themes of life and death, using dramatic visuals to evoke emotion and contemplation. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Photography:** Photographers can explore new techniques and aesthetics to create captivating and unique portraits. - **Art:** Artists can experiment with themes of life and death to create thought-provoking and emotionally charged works. - **Branding and Marketing:** Brands can consider using a gloomy and sinister aesthetic to create intrigue and captivate their audience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Design-Forward Funerary Urn Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funerary-urn.md) - [Otherwordly Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/william-monk.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Dark Abstracted Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-minyades-exhibition.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Glamorous Artful Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-jane.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [Monochromatic Ghost Character Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monochromatic-ghost-character-sculptures.md) - [Graveyard-Transformed Public Parks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/park-of-memories.md)