# Shoe-Infused Shadow Photography 'I'm Not There' by Pol Ubeda Hervas Casts a Deeper Meaning By Harris Jay Rosenberg Alterman | Published 2012-03-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pol-ubeda-hervas References: [xaxor](http://xaxor.com/photography/40361-photographer-pol-ubeda-hervas-im-not-there.html) & [flickr](http://www.flickr.com/photos/polubeda/) 'I'm Not There' by Pol Ubeda Hervas is a series of images that displays a man looking at his shadow. The only thing is that the man has been removed from the pictures and all that is left is a [pair of sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nothing-cmf) and a reflective dark shape. Hervas was inspired to create this series because he said "I don’t recognize myself any more. These photos express this feeling." The images have a [dark and reflective feel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bravest-studio) as if someone is looking in the mirror and no longer recognizes who they've become. Hervas does leave the shoes in the images though because he wants to remind onlookers that there is still a man somewhere behind the shadow. I'm Not There by Pol Ubeda Hervas doesn't need a person in the pictures because one can tell by the shape of the shadow that the person is in [deep reflection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-we-take). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Shadow-inspired Photography:** Opportunity for photographers to explore the concept of removing human subjects and focusing on shadows to convey deeper meanings. - **Reflective Art:** Artists can use reflective surfaces and objects to create thought-provoking and introspective pieces that explore the concept of self-identity. - **Visual Representations of Self-reflection:** Artists can use visual mediums such as photography to depict the process of self-reflection and convey complex emotional experiences. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fine Art:** Fine artists can incorporate the concept of removing human subjects and using shadows to create evocative and impactful artworks that resonate with viewers. - **Photography:** Photographers can experiment with the use of shadows and reflective surfaces to create visually engaging and conceptually rich photographs that evoke introspection and contemplation. - **Creative Advertising:** Ad agencies and brands can employ the idea of removing human subjects and incorporating shadows in advertisements to create a sense of mystery, intrigue, and self-reflection. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artful Suspended Fashion Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisible-figures.md) - [Artful Solid Silver Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelnimbus-101-1.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [Shadow-Inspired Trays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightware-series.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Limited Reflective Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tabi-broken-mirror.md) - [Sneaker-Inspired Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drip.md) - [Collaborative Artful Shoe Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metropole-seoul-derby.md) - [Second-Skin Luxury Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-shoe.md)