# Overtly Violent Art Disturbing Photography by Alison Brady Looks Murderous By Cecilia Biemann | Published 2009-02-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/overtly-violent-art-disturbing-photography-by-alison-brady References: [shapeandcolour.wordpress](http://shapeandcolour.wordpress.com/2009/02/02/alison-brady/) & [alisonbrady](http://www.alisonbrady.com/) There has been a run of overtly violet and faux-murder themed art lately, and the work of New-York based photographer Alison Brady certainly fits the bill. Her female subjects are positioned in contexts that suggest impending violence or that some form of violence has just occurred against them. The images of women with pillowcases tied around their heads execution-style, legs dangling lifelessly from the unseen, women tangled, strangled and bound, are all disturbingly eerie and unsettling. **Implications** - Alison Brady's photography is in many ways similar to the art work of Hitchcock; for both artists the fear lies in the imagination of the viewer caused by the unseen in the images. Brady produces some excellent photography and it will be interesting to see what she creates next. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 99% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Overtly Violent Art:** Exploring the trend of overtly violent and faux-murder themed art in the contemporary art scene. - **Disturbing Photography:** Examining the growing popularity of unsettling and eerie photography that evokes fear and unease. - **Imagination-driven Art:** Showcasing the power of art to provoke fear and curiosity by leaving certain aspects unseen and open to interpretation. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Contemporary Art:** Analyzing the impact of overtly violent art on the contemporary art industry and its potential for disruptive innovation. - **Photography:** Exploring the evolution of disturbing photography as a genre and its potential to challenge traditional artistic norms. - **Artistic Interpretation:** Examining how artists like Alison Brady push boundaries and spark discussions in the art world through their imagination-driven creations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Raunchy Anime-Inspired Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manuela-soto-sosa.md) - [Boundary-Pushing Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/briony-douglas-1.md) - [Mock Social Good Fashion Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/not-models-own.md) - [Sexuality-Exploring Artful Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rude-arts-club.md) - [Distorted Burger Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ailloween.md) - [Vibrant Design Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neon-primitivism.md) - [Striking Urban Wildlife Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clare-allin.md) - [Intricate Fiber Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threadwork-women-redefining-fiber-arts.md) - [Surreal Love-Themed Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joakim-ojanen.md)