# Psycho Self-Portraits Nicholas Thigpen's Unusual Photography Exemplifies Eccentric By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-06-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nicholas-thigpen-self-portraits References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/Gallery/Misc-Self-Portraits/240766) Nicholas Thigpen has changed the way I think of self-portraits forever. No longer are they just a medium to solely showcase your good side, your best attributes or the positive aspects of your personality. This series of self-portraits show Nicholas Thigpen in the most bizarre of circumstances. Whether he's wearing an egg suit, spitting up beer wearing a full face of [grotesque prosthetic makeup](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nonnas-cam), lying face-down and motionless in a playground, or rooting through the refrigerator, Nicholas Thigpen certainly has a knack for [arresting photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Eccentric Self-portraits:** The trend of self-portraits that showcase unusual and bizarre circumstances can be capitalized on by artists searching for a disruptive new style of photography. - **Authenticity in Photography:** The trend of displaying the unflattering and uncomfortable can disrupt traditional standards of beauty and create innovative and genuine photography. - **Humorous Self-portraits:** The trend of incorporating humor in self-portraits can create a crowd-pleasing and engaging genre of photography. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fine Arts:** The fine arts industry can benefit from the trend of eccentric and humorous self-portraits by attracting a new audience and creating unique artistic styles. - **Advertising and Marketing:** The advertising and marketing industry can use authentic photography trends to differentiate their brands and create disruptive advertising campaigns. - **Fashion Photography:** The fashion photography industry can incorporate eccentric self-portraits and unflattering depictions of the human form to disrupt traditional beauty standards and create refreshing new campaigns. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Spectral Painting-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thomme-collection.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [Abstract Geometric Solo Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/impermanent-state-of-being.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [AI-Generated Self-Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/persona-ai.md) - [Human Duality-Themed Abstract Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/passive-aggression.md) - [Boundary-Pushing Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/briony-douglas-1.md) - [AI-Powered Portrait Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-powered-portrait-studio.md) - [Robotic Portrait Sketches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pankraz-piktograph.md)