# Ballet-Based Art The Combination of Calligraphy and Ballet Makes for a Lively Photo Series By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2013-09-23 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motion-art References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/360740/Ballet-Dancers-And-Calligraphy-Combine-To-Create-Visually-Arresting-Images/) & [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/haley-friesen-nobuhiro-sato-rurubu) Haley Friesen and Nobuhiro Sato have collaborated on a mixed-media artwork series entitled ‘Rurubu.’ Freisen contributes her skilled photography expertise and Sato offers up his remarkable calligraphy art in this photo series that captures the fluid movements of ballet dancers (Kathleen Legassick and Meaghan Silva) coupled with the striking strokes of Japenese calligraphy. The finished product examines the human form and its beautiful range of movement, as well as the beauty of written movement on the page. Freisen notes, “I’ve always considered Japanese characters to have a strong resemblance to dancers and motion. There’s something about the sweeping gestures and graceful twists that make the splashes and splatters of hiragana and katana ink characters appear as a choreographed of my eyes.” The juxtaposing images are pulsating with the energy and spirit of motion. Friesen and Sato have created a spectacularly expressive visual collection of photos that you won’t be able to tear your eyes away from. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## 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 - **Mixed-media Art:** Exploring the combination of different artistic mediums to create visually stunning works. - **Movement as Art:** Highlighting the beauty and fluidity of human movement as a form of artistic expression. - **East-west Fusion:** Bringing together elements of Eastern and Western art forms to create a unique and captivating visual experience. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Photography:** Opportunity for photographers to experiment with combining different artistic mediums and capturing movement in creative ways. - **Calligraphy:** Calligraphers can explore new avenues by collaborating with other artists and incorporating movement into their work. - **Performing Arts:** Opportunity for ballet and dance companies to incorporate elements of visual art and calligraphy into their performances for a truly unique experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fluid Function Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-flow.md) - [Balletcore Collaborative Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelkinetic-fluent-1.md) - [Ballet-Inspired Altheticwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/en-pointe-collection.md) - [Dynamic Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-in-motion-exhibition.md) - [Sculpted Rhythm Forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-kinetic-collection.md) - [Ballet-Inspired Split-Toe Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-rift-black-swan.md) - [Collaborative Sculptural Art Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neojomon-biomorphic-fantme.md) - [Collaborative Monochromatic Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collaborative-monochromatic-art-exhibition.md) - [Paper Curvature Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-curves.md)