# Glitchy Portrait Photography Pixels by Mads Perch Captures Fragmented Images of Individuals By Meghan Young | Published 2014-04-11 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixels-by-mads-perch References: [behance.net](https://www.behance.net/gallery/Pixels/15796363) & [mads-perch](http://www.mads-perch.com/) Pixels by Mads Perch, a photography born in Denmark and based in London, England, is a portrait series that revolves around a glitch in some form or another. Whether that involves actually depicting the subject as made up of [digital pixels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/picture-to-pixel-art) or what appears to be through a [broken mirror](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baggage-claim-mirrors), the images are fragmented. This idea captures a somber mood, one in which individuals often find themselves in from time to time. As though addressing the idea of [identity and purpose](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragments), Pixels by Mads Perch shows a state of personal and intimate confusion as well as a mysterious misalignment. It was art directed by Gem Fletcher with set design, which was admittedly very sparse, by Kerry Hughes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Glitchy Portraits:** Capturing fragmented images of individuals using glitchy photography techniques presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the photography industry. - **Identity Depiction:** Exploring new ways to depict identity and purpose through glitchy photography techniques can lead to new disruptive trends in art and design industries. - **Somber Mood:** Creating imagery that captures a somber mood through glitchy photography presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry. ### Who This Affects Most - **Photography:** Innovative glitchy photography can be utilized in the photography industry to offer a unique style and approach to portrait photography. - **Art and Design:** Glitchy photography can explore new ways of depicting identity and purpose to create unique art styles in the art and design industries. - **Fashion:** Creating a somber mood through glitchy photography can be used by the fashion industry to create more powerful and meaningful visual campaigns. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Digital-Themed Glitchy Visual Wallpapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glitch-wallpaper.md) - [Imperfect Photography Celebrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nonnas-cam.md) - [Artful Custom Mirror Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portraits-collection.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Colorful Retro Pixel Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-mirror.md) - [AI-Powered Portrait Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-powered-portrait-studio.md) - [AI-Generated Self-Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/persona-ai.md) - [Abstract Geometric Solo Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/impermanent-state-of-being.md) - [Visually Morphing Muses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glitchy-bitches.md)