# Plant-Like Female Photography The Peter Sebastian 'Roots' Photo Series Merges Women with Trees By Jordy E | Published 2012-05-01 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peter-sebastian1 References: [photographyserved](http://www.photographyserved.com/gallery/Roots/3264529) & [petersebastian](http://www.petersebastian.com/) The 'Roots' photo series by artist Peter Sebastian merges [female portraiture with natural tree structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/full-bush-summer). Just as the title suggests, the project is focused on the [forest underbelly](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highwood-installation), unveiling what lies below the earth's surface. Sebastian has managed to merge this environmental motif with the female body, displaying their semblance in a new evocative manner. Sebastian operates from Denmark, a eco-focused region that resonates well with his project's focus on nature. His look at the [roots of shrubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-great-tree) and its juxtaposition with the female form reveals a close proximity as the woman displayed become almost one with the vines. In some cases viewers are actually hard-pressed to spot the difference, a result of the intense intermingling. An artistic case for the compatibility between humanity and the outdoors has been made. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/photography) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Eco-portraiture:** Combining portraiture photography with elements of nature to create unique environmental compositions. - **Human-nature Fusion:** Blending human form with natural elements to create new and visually striking imagery. - **Below Surface Exploration:** Unveiling the beauty and complexity of the forest underbelly through photography and creative composition. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fine Art and Photography:** Opportunities for photographers and visual artists to explore the intersection of human form and natural environments in new and innovative ways. - **Environmental and Sustainable Design:** Exploring ways to integrate natural forms and structures into design practices in order to promote environmental sustainability. - **Fashion and Beauty:** Incorporating natural elements and forms into fashion and beauty industry, creating new and highly creative hair and makeup looks, accessories and textures for clothing. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Grass Root-Made Sculptural Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rootfull.md) - [Nature-Inspired Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humannature-1.md) - [Plant-Based Guesthouse Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rooted-potential.md) - [Human Torso-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lene-bdker.md) - [Science-Backed Wooden Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seed-stories.md) - [Blooming Clustered Art Forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/structural-botany.md) - [Sprouting Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wood-chair-on-grass.md) - [Outdoor Floral Sculpture Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptures-at-kew-gardens.md) - [Tree Branch-Formed Lighting Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/celestial-attraction.md)