# Shattered Self-Portraits Natalia Polskaya Delves Into the Different Sides of Her Personality By Meghan Young | Published 2011-02-28 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natalia-polskaya References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/Self-portrait/1041791) Natalia Polskaya has captured the essence of what our "self" really is. It's not that we are shattered or broken as human beings, it's simply that we have all these [different sides to us](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragments) -- filled with sometimes conflicting wants and needs -- and this [Self-Portrait series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/persona-ai) captures that idea perfectly. Of course, on the surface Natalia Polskaya was simply experimenting with [light and exposure](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miror-collection). I wonder if she even knows how deep this series is to viewers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Exploring Different Sides of Personality:** Opportunity for personalized products and services that cater to different aspects of an individual's personality. - **Creative Use of Light and Exposure:** Opportunity for innovative photography techniques and equipment. - **Depth in Artistic Expression:** Opportunity for emotionally impactful art that delves into complex aspects of the human experience. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Photography:** Photography equipment manufacturers and photography studios can use innovative techniques and equipment to capture the essence of an individual's personality. - **Art:** Art galleries, auction houses, and art brokers can represent and sell emotionally impactful artwork that depicts the complexities of human nature. - **Personalized Products and Services:** Companies can offer personalized products and services that cater to different aspects of an individual's personality, such as fashion, technology, and entertainment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Travel-Themed Fractured Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baggage-claim-mirrors.md) - [Shadow-Inspired Trays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightware-series.md) - [Abstract Geometric Solo Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/impermanent-state-of-being.md) - [Identity-Exploring Clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-we-take.md) - [Surreal Love-Themed Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joakim-ojanen.md) - [Reimagined Puzzled Artful Paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portrait-of-a-woman-in-a-hat.md) - [Human Embraced-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallmounted-sculpture.md) - [Human Duality-Themed Abstract Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/passive-aggression.md) - [Human Nature-Themed Art Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sea-im-awake.md)