# Centrifugal Paint Swirl Captures Fabian Oefner Captures Paint Splatter in Action in 'Black Hole' By Gil Cohen | Published 2013-03-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-splatter References: [petapixel](http://www.petapixel.com/2013/03/11/colorful-photos-of-paint-being-flung-by-centripetal-force) & [fabianoefner](http://www.fabianoefner.com/64838/1159918/projects/black-hole) Enraptured by art in motion, photographer Fabian Oefner sends paint flying in his paint splatter series entitled 'Black Hole.' Using [centrifugal force](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kinetic-vases) to his advantage, Oefner built a simple contraption that has a spinning drill bit going through a black backdrop. Applying wet paint in different colors along the drill and then turning it on in front of a long-exposure camera creates a special effect of swirled color, seemingly twisting and coiling through space. Splashing paint in all directions may seem completely uncontrollable with an unpredictable outcome, yet the photographer has perfected the technique, looking for action-shots rather than the end result of paint on canvas. Physics and art work together, creating magic in the 'Black Hole' paint splatter photography series. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Live Arts](https://www.trendhunter.com/livearts) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Paint Splatter Photography:** Using centrifugal force, photographers capture dynamic and visually stunning paint splatter effects. - **Action-shot Art:** Artists focus on capturing the dynamic and momentary nature of the artistic process. - **Physics-infused Art:** Artists integrate scientific principles into their creative process to produce unique visual effects. ### Who This Affects Most - **Photography:** Photographers can explore and specialize in creating visually captivating paint splatter photography. - **Art:** Artists can expand their practice by incorporating action shots and dynamic techniques into their work. - **Scientific Visualization:** Scientists and researchers can use artistic techniques to visually represent scientific concepts and phenomena. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Festive Light Painting Techniques](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-painting-1.md) - [Physics-Informed Digital Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motion-sculpture.md) - [Cosmic Glass Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-hole-vase.md) - [High-Frequency Paints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yolo-paint.md) - [Leftover Househouse Paint Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-drop.md) - [Mesmerizing Fluid Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flow-fountain.md) - [3D-Printed Colorful Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olivier-van-herpt-1.md) - [Accessible Ultra-Black Paints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stuart-semple-black-40.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md)