# Keep Quietography Maxwell VanHook Uses Duct Tape to Silence Subjects By Brian G Randles | Published 2009-12-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maxwell-vanhook References: [coroflot](http://www.coroflot.com/public/individual_set.asp?individual_id=301158&set_id=415252) & [bigsight.org](http://bigsight.org/maxwell_vanhook) Maxwell VanHook is an artist out of Baltimore, Maryland whose use of duct tape is worth telling the world about. The artistic photos brilliantly capture the [censored souls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/censored-truth) unable to voice what is behind their muffle. Just a few out of many creative pieces from Maxwell, VanHook, you can check out more on the artist from Baltimore, as well as other [captivating photos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/small-muji) featured on Trend Hunter, below. **Implications** - Due to the abundance of advertisements in society, consumers aren't affected by their graphics as much, and have become desensitized to their messages. Customers now notice advertisements that have [taboo or graphic content](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banned-books-jail); they are highly memorable and spark discussion in society. Companies can successfully appeal to their target markets by incorporating these elements into their marketing campaigns. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Censored Advertising:** Embracing taboo or graphic content in advertisements to stand out and spark discussion. - **Desensitization in Marketing:** Finding new ways to capture consumer attention in an oversaturated advertising landscape. - **Artistic Silence:** Exploring the use of unconventional materials, like duct tape, to create thought-provoking and visually striking artwork. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Advertising:** Incorporating taboo or graphic content into marketing campaigns to make them more memorable and impactful. - **Art:** Using unconventional materials and techniques to create unique and thought-provoking artworks. - **Photography:** Experimenting with different approaches, such as using duct tape, to capture visually striking images that evoke emotion. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artful Suspended Fashion Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisible-figures.md) - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md) - [Art Doodle-Collaborative Napkins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tissue-box-collection.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [Sleep Support Mouth Tapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mouth-taping.md) - [Miniature Artful Hip-Hop Landmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/danny-cortes.md) - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md) - [Canadian Mouth Tape Companies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleep-or-die.md) - [Distorted Furniture Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/first-kiss-at-last-light.md)