# Surreal Pastel Photography Prue Stent's Conceptual Images Explore Dreamlike Themes By Jana Pijak | Published 2015-08-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pastel-photography References: [fubiz.net](http://www.fubiz.net/2015/06/15/quirky-photography-by-prue-stent/) Prue Stent's pastel photography is poignant, [surreal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tea-for-two-collection) and often bizarre in its aesthetic. The Melbourne-based photographer experiments with pastel pink and pale blue objects and scenes that are often the focal point of her images. Creating visual poetry, Prue Stent explores a variety of captivating themes through her works. These include gender stereotypes, the human body and even the anatomy of dreams. Whether highlighting the beauty of the female body or playing with the perception of her viewer, Prue Stent pushes visual boundaries with her work. Her pastel photography creates a conceptual narrative and captivates a viewer even if doing so by challenging their expectations. Standouts from her body of work include [still life images](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1) of pastel donuts and aerial photographs of a pink-haired subject who appears hidden in a bed of emerald leaves. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Conceptual Photography:** Exploring dreamlike themes and challenging traditional perceptions of beauty, conceptual photography offers opportunities for disrupting conventional visual storytelling. - **Gender Stereotype Exploration:** Examining societal norms and challenging gender stereotypes through artistic expression opens up avenues for disruptive innovation in the fields of media, advertising, and fashion. - **Narrative-based Visual Art:** Creating captivating narratives through visual art can disrupt traditional forms of storytelling and engage viewers in new and imaginative ways. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Photography:** Incorporating surreal elements and conceptual narratives into photography can create disruptive innovation opportunities in the art, fashion, and advertising industries. - **Media:** Exploring and challenging societal norms through artistic expression can drive disruptive innovation in media content creation, entertainment, and marketing. - **Fashion:** Pushing the boundaries of fashion aesthetics and questioning gender norms in artistic fashion photography can lead to disruptive innovation in the fashion industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Paper-Formed Premium Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pastille.md) - [Surrealist Shopping Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreams-is.md) - [Paper Curvature Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-curves.md) - [Hand-Painted Watercolor Prints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emma-webster.md) - [Artful Soft-Pink Dining Rooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-gallery-at-sketch.md) - [Pink-Detailed Art Gallery Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superzoom.md) - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md) - [Blurry Abstract Photography Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-allusion.md) - [Candy-Like Colorful Glass Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gele-series.md)