# Monstrous Mirrortography Jan von Holleben's Illusory 'My Army of Monsters' Set By Shelby Lee Walsh | Published 2009-05-23 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photography-jan-von-holleben References: [janvonholleben](http://www.janvonholleben.com/index.php) Jan von Holleben graces Trend Hunter once more with his [illusionary photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ripples-collection) entitled “My Army of Monsters,” in which he creates 'monsters' of people with mirrors. These distorted images are almost hypnotizing. Check out some more of Jan von Holleben's work below, as well as some other [mirror innovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/archvyli). **Implications** - Whenever photography manages to delight and inspire viewers, it should serve as a beacon of inspiration for aspiring companies hoping to make a mark on consumers. Any advertising company that is committed to redefining consumer expectations with [interesting and exciting artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canva-spotlights) in their campaigns is well on the way to standing head and shoulders above their competition in a decidedly lucrative way. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/photography) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Illusory Photography:** Opportunities to disrupt the traditional boundaries of photography by exploring new illusions and visual effects. - **Mirror Innovations:** Innovative applications of mirror technology for creating unique and engaging experiences in various industries. - **Monster-themed Art:** Exploring the trend of creating 'monster-like' art and its potential to captivate and inspire audiences in different contexts. ### Where This Applies - **Advertising:** Opportunities for companies to redefine consumer expectations and create unique campaigns that stand out from competitors. - **Photography:** Innovations in photography technology and techniques that enable the creation of unique and captivating illusions and effects. - **Entertainment:** The potential for mirror technology and monster-themed art to enhance and revolutionize entertainment experiences, such as in movie or gaming industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artful Custom Mirror Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portraits-collection.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [Distorted Burger Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ailloween.md) - [Dynamic Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-displays.md) - [Dynamic Structural Mirror Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zigzag-collection.md) - [Travel-Themed Fractured Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baggage-claim-mirrors.md) - [Stunningly Bold Mirror Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bold-mirror.md) - [Optical Illusion Invisibility Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisibility-shield.md) - [Illusory Doorway Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panis-mirror.md)