# Fragmented Photo Sculptures These Justine Khamara's Three Dimensional Art Pieces Reject Tradition By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-06-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photo-sculptures References: [sweet-station](http://sweet-station.com/blog/2014/06/justine-khamara-2/) & [justinekhamara](http://www.justinekhamara.com/index.php) Photo sculpture creator Justine Khamara is based in Melbourne, Australia and is a graduate from the Victorian College of the Arts where she received a Bachelor of Fine Art (Honours) degree. "Khamara’s practice to date has sought to disrupt photography’s smooth, two-dimensional surfaces by building [sculptures and collages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neojomon-biomorphic-fantme) that are built entirely out of photographs." The artist transforms flat images into [fragmented sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terra-frammenti) that form a large composition when arranged together. These photo sculptures by Justine Khamara depict traditional photo imagery in an unexpected way. The artist's works often depict figurative forms or facial close-ups that are pulled apart into individual, linear elements. When separate, the elements take on abstract forms but transform into [puzzle pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artistedition-jigsaw-puzzles) that create a bigger picture when arranged alongside one another. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Fragmented Photography:** Opportunity to disrupt traditional photography by creating fragmented sculptures and collages using photographs. - **Abstract Puzzle Art:** Opportunity to create abstract puzzle-like art compositions by pulling apart figurative forms or close-up facial images. - **Collage Sculptures:** Opportunity to build sculptures using photographs, creating three-dimensional compositions that challenge traditional two-dimensional art forms. ### Where This Applies - **Photography:** Opportunity for photographers to explore and experiment with fragmented photography techniques to create unique visual experiences. - **Art:** Opportunity for artists to push the boundaries of traditional art forms by incorporating collage and sculpture techniques into their work. - **Design:** Opportunity for designers to apply the concept of fragmented photography in various creative disciplines, such as product design or interior design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sculptural Paper Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragmenti.md) - [Intersecting Dimensional Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diorama.md) - [Surreal Love-Themed Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joakim-ojanen.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Milled Three-Dimensional Puzzle Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceramic-bodies.md) - [Textural Porcelain Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tamara-efrat.md) - [Sculptural Mixed-Media Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folded-echoes.md) - [Artful Anime-Blending Split Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/split-bust.md) - [Broken-Aesthetic Sculpture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brokenaesthetic-sculpture-collection.md)