# Faceless Citizen Portraits Persona Non Grata by Juli Balla Keeps Identities Under Wraps By Meghan Young | Published 2014-05-22 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/persona-non-grata References: [trendland](http://trendland.com/faceless-citizens/) & [juliballa](http://juliballa.com/personal/) Facial expressions may convey much of a person's character, yet the Persona Non Grata photo series shows that it isn't the be-all and end-all of such intimate knowledge. A person's hair, clothing and habits can easily divulge just as much information, arguably even more, as everyday expressions can. Of course, an observer shouldn't get caught up in judging a book by its cover. Shot by Juli Balla, a [fashion and advertising photographer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/betterstudio) based in Sydney, Australia, the Persona Non Grata photo series revolves around two mannequins as well as a slew of [wigs, costumes and accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dirty-looks). For instance, one 'woman' is portrayed as an innocent country girl with teased hair, pigtails and pink bubblegum whereas a dapper retro man is clad in a gold lame blazer, bow tie and mysterious sunglasses. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Non-facial Identity:** The trend of focusing on non-facial cues, such as hair, clothing, and habits, to understand a person's character presents opportunities for innovative identity verification systems. - **Reimagined Portraits:** The trend of creating faceless portraits using mannequins and various props opens up possibilities for unique and imaginative art forms. - **Outward Expression:** The trend of using fashion and personal style as a form of self-expression provides opportunities for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry. ### Where This Applies - **Identity Verification:** The identity verification industry can leverage the trend of non-facial identity to develop more secure and accurate verification methods. - **Art and Photography:** The art and photography industry can explore the trend of reimagined portraits to create visually striking and thought-provoking artworks. - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can capitalize on the trend of using fashion as an outward expression of identity by offering personalized and customizable fashion experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Identity-Exploring Clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-we-take.md) - [AI-Generated Self-Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/persona-ai.md) - [Artful Suspended Fashion Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisible-figures.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [AI-Powered Portrait Studio Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portraius.md) - [Glamorous Artful Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-jane.md) - [Emotive Inflatable Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lian-mask.md) - [Faceless 3D Avatars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anonymouz.md) - [AI Avatar Creations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/faceless-avatar.md)