# Serene Structure Photography The SerraGlia Mute Spaces Project Creates Very Unusual Images By Yanis Rudzitis | Published 2011-03-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mute-spaces References: [serraglia](http://www.serraglia.com/project/mute_spaces/index.htm) Italian visual artist and architect SerraGlia creates very interesting modifications of photography. In the SerraGlia Mute Spaces project, the photographer explores how much the [photography of architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1) can be altered without loosing the sense of realism. Consisting of photographs of the architecture in Helsinki, Finland, SerraGlia Mute Spaces gives viewers the chance to explore the city in a new way and asks questions about reality, without ever having to board a plane. Mute Spaces is a very exciting project that tests viewer's [perception of reality](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1) and creates real mute spaces in the [city landscape](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sanctum-house). Ultimately, SerraGlia Mute Spaces is a chilling photographic collection that will have you paying much more attention to architecture. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Altered Photography:** There is an opportunity to explore new ways of altering photography techniques to create interesting visual modifications. - **Realism and Perception:** Opportunities exist to create visual art that challenges our perception of reality and explores the boundaries of realism. - **Urban Exploration:** There is an opportunity to create photography projects that offer new and unique perspectives on urban landscapes. ### Who This Affects Most - **Photography:** The photography industry can explore new techniques and creative approaches to produce unique works of art that challenge traditional notions of realism. - **Architecture:** The architecture industry can benefit from the exploration of altered photography techniques to see and understand structures in new and different ways. - **Tourism:** The tourism industry can offer unique city tours showcasing new and original photography projects of urban landscapes to attract more visitors seeking a different experience and perspective of the city. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Reflective Artful Calming Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-gesso.md) - [Photograph-Centric Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photography-seoul-museum-of-art.md) - [Paper-Made Mosaic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-life-architecture-exhibition.md) - [Calming Third-Floor Italian Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milan-apartment.md) - [Interactive Architectural Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-landscape.md) - [Social Experiment Virtual Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uncanny-spaces.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [Sleek Minimal Vertical Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mute-lamp.md) - [Minimalist Wooden Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-wooden-figures.md)