# Textural Still Life Photography Nick Albertson Captures Everyday Objects in Abstract Ways By Meghan Young | Published 2013-02-21 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nick-albertson References: [itsnicethat](http://www.itsnicethat.com/articles/nick-albertson) & [nickalbertson](http://www.nickalbertson.com/) Nick Albertson, a young photographer hailing from Boston, Massachusetts, has put together an impressive series centered on abstract captures of everyday objects. Titled 'Work in Progress,' the collection of [still life imagery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/profiles-in-color) is intriguingly textural. Taking common household objects such as elastic bands, pink napkins and metal hangers, Nick Albertson takes them out of their typical context to create [layered patterns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-world-sharp-edges) that almost appear like three dimensional wallpaper of sorts. Currently studying for his MFA in Photography at the [Columbia College](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/columbia-x-cup-noodles) in Chicago, Illinois, Nick Albertson is full of raw potential. With an eye for composition and a pension for creativity, Nick Albertson has a bright future ahead of him. In fact, he will be holding his first solo show will be at Aspect Ratio Projects in Chicago in early 2014. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Abstract Still Life Photography:** Opportunity for photographers to capture everyday objects in abstract ways, creating intriguingly textural imagery. - **Layered Pattern Design:** Opportunity for artists and designers to create three dimensional wallpaper-like patterns using common household objects. - **Creative Composition in Photography:** Opportunity for photographers to explore innovative ways of composing everyday objects to create raw and intriguing visuals. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Photography:** Opportunity for photographers to experiment with abstract still life photography and create unique and captivating imagery. - **Interior Design:** Opportunity for interior designers to incorporate layered pattern designs inspired by abstract still life photography into their projects. - **Art Exhibitions:** Opportunity for galleries and art institutions to showcase the work of photographers who specialize in abstract still life photography and creative composition. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Spectral Painting-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thomme-collection.md) - [Raw Metal Design Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nick-valentijn.md) - [Miniaturized Product Art Photographs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/small-muji.md) - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md) - [Blurry Abstract Photography Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-allusion.md) - [Artfully Functional Home Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ilan.md) - [Paper Curvature Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-curves.md) - [Aesthetic Home Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ilan-collection.md) - [Musician-Inspired Textural Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jura-collection.md)