# OctoMermaid Illustrations Diamante Murru's 'Abyss' Features Floating Females By Brian G Randles | Published 2009-09-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mermaid-diamante-murrus References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/Gallery/Abyss/304761) & [myspace](http://www.myspace.com/diamii) Diamante Murru’s gallery ‘Abyss’ features four women seemingly submerged under water and depicts each one in a diferent scene. Each illustration contains a [tentacle-like extremity](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-octopus) coming from or attached to the woman and each work leaves the viewer with the feeling of floating swimming around in their head. Disturbing and serene, the illustrations masterfully depict [women in a bound](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/songs-of-siren), yet free-falling environment. **Implications** - Underwater photography affords a level of elegance and ethereal timelessness not found on solid ground. This photographer used image retouching to add tentacles and push the undersea theme. Creative professionals can take advantage of this opportunity by using [underwater photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ariel-swipe) in ad campaigns and printed marketing materials. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Underwater Photography:** Using underwater photography in ad campaigns and printed marketing materials can add elegance and a sense of timelessness. - **Image Retouching:** Creative professionals can explore the use of image retouching to add unique elements to their visuals. - **Ethereal Environments:** Creating serene and otherworldly environments in art and design can captivate viewers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Advertising:** The advertising industry can embrace underwater photography to create captivating campaigns. - **Visual Arts:** Image retouching techniques can be utilized by artists to enhance their artworks. - **Design:** Designers can leverage ethereal environments to create captivating visual experiences for their audiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sea-Inspired Mini Sculpture Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-sculptures.md) - [Artistic Rum Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artists-of-the-abyss.md) - [Raunchy Anime-Inspired Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manuela-soto-sosa.md) - [Interactive Marine Ecosystem Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marine-ecosystem-sculptures.md) - [Mermaid-Inspired Makeup Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shells-jewel-collection.md) - [Unique Artistic Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche.md) - [Ocean Abyss-Inspired Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abyss-horizon.md) - [Underwater-Created Whimsical Handbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ariel-swipe.md) - [Computational Undersea-Inspired Soaps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coral-soaps-collection.md)