# Submerged Landscape Portraitures The Nathan Cyprys 'Buried' Photographs are Mysterious By Sarah Nazim | Published 2012-06-04 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nathan-cyprys References: [nathancyprys](http://www.nathancyprys.com/buried.html) & [beautifuldecay](http://beautifuldecay.com/2010/07/16/nathan-cyprys/) These mysterious photographs by Nathan Cyprys are part of his collection titled 'Buried.' In these photos the artist appears bare in different nature settings, from hiding in a hole to being buried under snow. It makes you question what the artist is trying to portray. According to Cyprys, it's “symbolic of both our unavoidable mortality and [Cyprys'] attempt at rebirth," which would explain why he appears naked in each of his shots. It is also why he appears to be engaging in childlike behavior such as digging up a hole in the ground. When you think about it, people are born bare and eventually disintegrate into the earth. It is interesting to see how he incorporated nature and life to form these rather intriguing portraits. Nathan Cyprus shot these images in Aurora, Ontario; he chose the hidden area's of this suburban town, which are absolutely beautiful. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Symbolic Nature Photography:** The Nathan Cyprys 'Buried' photographs explore symbolism of mortality and rebirth through nature settings. - **Unconventional Portraiture:** Cyprys' photographs challenge traditional portrait norms by incorporating childlike behavior and nudity. - **Mysterious Artistic Expression:** The 'Buried' collection captivates viewers with its intriguing and enigmatic portrayal of the human-nature relationship. ### Who This Affects Most - **Photography:** Photographers can explore new ways of incorporating symbolism and unconventional elements into their portrait work. - **Nature Conservation:** Environmental organizations can use the 'Buried' collection as a powerful tool to raise awareness about our intimate connection to nature. - **Art Galleries and Exhibitions:** Art curators can showcase the 'Buried' photographs as a unique and thought-provoking expression of the human experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [Nature-Inspired Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humannature-1.md) - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md) - [UK-Based Modern Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/relics-in-the-landscape.md) - [Human Nature-Themed Art Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sea-im-awake.md) - [Artful Suspended Fashion Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisible-figures.md) - [Dramatic Doomsday Bunker Images](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alastair-philip-wiper.md) - [Tree-Integrated Mysterious Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tree-mural.md) - [Abstract Geometric Solo Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/impermanent-state-of-being.md)