# Explosive Cloud Photography (UPDATE) Powder by Marcel Christ Looks Like Dusty Fireworks By Meghan Young | Published 2014-02-19 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/powder-by-marcel-christ References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/marcel-christ-powder) & [marcelchrist](http://www.marcelchrist.com/) Powder by Marcel Christ, a photographer based in New York and Amsterdam, is an ongoing photo series that involves brightly colored powder, hence its title. [At first](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marcel-christ-powder), the Dutch artist shot this material against a white background, by switching to a black one, the effect is much more drastic. Now the powder looks as explosive and mesmerizing as fireworks in a night sky. Utilizing his background in chemical engineering and photography, Powder by Marcel Christ is a [powerfully dynamic series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1) of work. According to his bio, "His clean modern lighting and confident execution of imaginative concepts transforms even the most mundane items into art forms. Nothing is still in his work. Everything moves, jumps, flies, like in a memorable one-frame movie." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Colored Powder Photography:** Opportunity for photographers to experiment with colored powder photography in creative ways. - **Black Background Photography:** The shift to black backgrounds in colored powder photography creates a more dramatic effect, opening up new possibilities. - **Transformative Imagery:** Creating art from mundane items by utilizing lighting and imagination. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Photography:** Colored powder photography is an emerging trend that photographers can tap into for more creative shoots. - **Art:** The transformative nature of Powder by Marcel Christ opens up opportunities for artists to experiment with mundane items and materials to create art. - **Chemical Engineering:** The combination of chemical engineering and photography opens up opportunities for innovative applications in photography and art. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Paper Curvature Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-curves.md) - [Physics-Informed Digital Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motion-sculpture.md) - [Festive Light Painting Techniques](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-painting-1.md) - [Glittery Powder Sprays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starcrossed-dreams.md) - [Volcanic Lighting Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lighting-installation.md) - [Whimsical Mischief Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/angels-powder.md) - [Volcanic-Themed Light Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stone-archive.md) - [Springtime Makeup Powders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/undereye-powder.md) - [Powdery Gourmand Perfumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/powder-love.md)