# Clay-Covered Portraits Oleksiy Guz's 'LoaMan' Photo Set is a Messy Masterpiece By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-07-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oleksiy-guz-loaman References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/Gallery/LoaMan/260071) Oleksiy Guz's 'LoaMan' is a [clay-covered set of portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ucca-clay-museum) that explores a history of humankind in which the planet created man from loam. It's a fascinating--albeit messy--proposition, and reminds me of how I might act after a clay spa treatment. We've seen a number of photo sets that use human skin as a canvas, whether it's through [colorfully-painted faces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painting-exhibition) or bodies that are covered in a wash of paint. Check out the related articles below for more. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 11% | 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) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Clay-covered Portraits:** The trend of using clay as a medium for creating unique and messy portraits. - **Exploring Human History:** The trend of using art to depict the history of humankind and its connection to the planet. - **Innovative Photography Techniques:** The trend of using unconventional materials and methods in photography to create visually stunning images. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Photography:** The art and photography industries can explore using clay as a medium for creating unique and thought-provoking portraits. - **Wellness and Spa:** The wellness and spa industry can incorporate clay treatments as a creative and relaxing experience for their customers. - **Environmental Education:** The environmental education industry can utilize art and photography to educate and raise awareness about humanity's connection to the planet. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Human Hair-Made Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/range-of-pots.md) - [Squishy Clay-Made Daybeds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-soil-daybed.md) - [Structural Ceramic Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zemlya.md) - [Terracotta-Inspired Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grounded-exhibtion.md) - [AI-Driven Ceramic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/texttoclay.md) - [Clay Mug-Evolved Dynamic Seatings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lalese-stamps.md) - [Experimental Pottery Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourd-project.md) - [Wooden Identity Art Forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hughmanity.md) - [Clay-Covered Outdoor Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nendo-kasane-33-clay-table.md)