# Men as Gods The Photography of David Vance By mediterranean | Published 2008-12-01 | Naughty Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photography-david-vance References: [homotography.blogspot](http://homotography.blogspot.com/2008/11/human-gods-by-david-vance.html) & [davidvance](http://www.davidvance.com/) Photographer David Vance is fascinated with [Greek god mythology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pix-plato) and its connection with the [perfect human body](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dove-reimagine-beauty). In fact, Vance divides his portfolio into two sections: Gods & Mortals. The Gods portion of the portfolio features fascinating images of humans posing as gods, angels and devils. It is peculiar that Vance's [celebrity portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/profiles-in-color) fall under the mortal section, considering how some celebrities are worshiped as gods in our society. I guess in the world of photography, all you need is a perfect body to be a god. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Naughty](https://www.trendhunter.com/naughty) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Greek God Mythology:** Exploring the fascination with Greek god mythology and human perfection, there is an opportunity to create immersive experiences or products that celebrate the ideals of gods. - **Celebrity Worship:** Recognizing the idolization of celebrities as modern-day gods, businesses could develop innovative platforms or services that cater to celebrity culture and elevate the fan experience. - **Body Positivity:** With the focus on perfect bodies and human ideals, there is a need for disruptive solutions that promote body positivity and celebrate diverse forms of beauty. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fine Art and Photography:** The exploration of Greek god mythology and the human body provides an opportunity for photographers and artists to create captivating and thought-provoking visuals. - **Fashion and Beauty:** Incorporating the concept of god-like perfection into fashion and beauty products can offer unique selling propositions that cater to consumers' desire for divine aesthetics. - **Entertainment and Media:** By leveraging the fascination with celebrities as gods, there is potential for media companies and entertainment platforms to develop engaging content that connects fans with their idolized figures. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Goddess Statue-Inspired Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/venus-vase.md) - [Mythological Beauty Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goddess-collection.md) - [Mythology-Inspired Unisex Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eidesis.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Mythology-Inspired Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mythologie-candles-olympus-collection.md) - [Wooden Identity Art Forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hughmanity.md) - [Mythology-Themed Lighting Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alchemist-collection.md) - [Archeology-Exploring Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/andreas-angelidakis1.md) - [Human Torso-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lene-bdker.md)