# Headbanging on Hands & Knees Hair-Swinging Ritualistic Photography by Norbert Briar By TrendHead | Published 2009-01-31 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outdoors-head-banging-ritualistic-photography-by-norbert-briar References: [briar.aeroplastics.net](http://briar.aeroplastics.net/index.php?title=01&serie=4s) These awesome headbanging pictures are shot by New York-based artist Norbert Briar. I like crouching women in the streets any time of day, but when they shake their heads and let their [lovely locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oribe-partners-with-thandiwe) fall down on the concrete pavement, it is rock-on-charming beyond words. The way these women are positioned almost remind me of some [pagan earth-worshiping ritual](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anima), or that “Earth Song” video by Michael Jackson, where you see all kinds of people on their knees crying for the Earth. I doubt Norbert Briar had any of these thoughts in mind when taking these intriguing photographs, however. Briar is known to depict women in [architectonic settings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith) a lot. In fact, it is a central theme throughout his work. In this ‘4s series,’ four female subjects are depicted as iconic decoys in different urban locations in Nassau County, New York. Swing that hair mama! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hair](https://www.trendhunter.com/hair) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Ritualistic Photography:** Opportunity to explore new ways of capturing images and telling stories through photography. - **Architectonic Settings:** A chance to experiment with combining architecture and photography to create unique and captivating images. - **Hair-swinging:** Potential for new and creative ways to capture movement and motion through photography. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Photography:** Incorporating movement and ritualistic themes can create visually stunning photographs that stand out. - **Fashion:** Opportunity to showcase hairstyles and fashion through rock-inspired photography. - **Art:** Exploring the intersection of architecture and movement through photography can create thought-provoking and engaging art pieces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Human Embraced-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallmounted-sculpture.md) - [Glamorous Artful Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-jane.md) - [Artistic African Culture Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patewo-chair.md) - [Musical Haircare Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acidic-bonding-concentrate.md) - [Record-Breaking Hair Flip Challenges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/k18hairflip-2026.md) - [Peace-Centric Oversized Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peace-head.md) - [Raunchy Anime-Inspired Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manuela-soto-sosa.md) - [Artist-Backed Women Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ramona-pintea.md) - [Performance Art Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bio-pop.md)