# Sideways Speartography Olly Howe Engages Us With Illusionary Art By Brian G Randles | Published 2009-12-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olly-howe References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/Gallery/COLLABORATION-WITH-ADRIAN-KOH/368091) Olly Howe has illustrated a [gallery of unbelievable pictures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith) which feature the beautiful model Csilla seemingly being sliced and diced by a series of [diagonal spears](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zigzag-collection). The photos were captured by Adrian Koh. I feel like the works featured here need to be hanging in a room specifically designed to encourage cathartic moments. Check out more work from the talented Olly Howe by following the links below… I am going to go ahead and sign up for a [creative arts class](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hofa-gallery). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Illusion Art:** Opportunity for artists to explore the boundaries of perception and create mind-bending visual experiences. - **Interactive Galleries:** Potential for immersive spaces that engage visitors through tactile and sensory experiences. - **Optical Illusion Photography:** Innovative photographers can experiment with perspective and create unique and intriguing images. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art Galleries:** Art galleries can incorporate illusion art to attract visitors and create memorable experiences. - **Creative Arts Education:** Educational institutions can offer classes and workshops on illusion art and optical illusion photography to meet the growing interest in these techniques. - **Event and Experience Design:** Event planners and experience designers can integrate interactive galleries into their offerings to provide unique and engaging experiences for attendees. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Blurry Abstract Photography Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-allusion.md) - [Wonderous Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/your-psychoacoustic-light-ensemble.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [Geometric Sculpture Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illusion-box.md) - [Immersive Light Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/psychoacoustic-light-ensemble.md) - [Optical Illusion Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hooptical.md) - [Surreal Love-Themed Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joakim-ojanen.md) - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md) - [Fluid Function Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-flow.md)