# Reflective Briefcase Photography The Mirror Man Suitcase Series by Rui Calcada Bastos is Striking By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-09-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rui-calcada-bastos References: [fubiz.net](http://www.fubiz.net/2014/09/10/the-mirror-suitcase-man/) & [ruicalcadabastos](http://www.ruicalcadabastos.com/) Entitled "The Mirror Man Suitcase", this image series by Rui Calcada Bastos looks at urban architecture through a [mirrored lens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/friedrich-mini). The Portuguese photographer's unique portraits find beauty in gritty urban environments and feature a [reflective luggage prop](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mirroring-dialogue) that reveals striking views of buildings, streetlights and city sidewalks. This fragmented image series is inspired by the [Surrealism art movement](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1) and looks to pioneers like Salvador Dali and Rene Magritte for inspiration. Its photographs zone in on the unique parts that make up any big city. Rui Calcada Bastos' black-and-white image series is visually striking and is almost dreamlike in its aesthetic. The surreal portrait set is set to appeal to modern art lovers and individuals with an appreciation for urban architecture and imagery. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Urban Reflection Photography:** Opportunities exist for new approaches to cityscape photography through the use of reflective surfaces. - **Surrealist-inspired Imagery:** Innovative photographers can take inspiration from surrealism to create thought-provoking and visually striking images. - **Functional Props as Artistic Tools:** Designers can explore the use of functional objects, such as luggage, as creative and aesthetic tools. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Photography:** Reflective briefcase photography presents a new niche for photographers who want to capture cities in unique ways. - **Art:** Surrealist-inspired imagery has potential in the art world, particularly for those interested in urban landscapes and architecture. - **Design:** The use of functional objects in artistic endeavors presents an opportunity for designers to create products with dual purposes and added value. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chic Shadow Effect Suitcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suitcase-of-the-light.md) - [Metallic Optical Illusion Suitcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rimowa-original-cabin-optical.md) - [Artist-Interpreted Suitcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ptolemy-mann-x-rimowa-cabin-threshold.md) - [Artful Custom Mirror Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portraits-collection.md) - [Sleek See-Through Suitcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/translucent-luggage.md) - [Sophisticated Copper Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manu-ba.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [AI-Generated Retrofuturistic Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrofuturistic-objects.md) - [Photography Brand Suitcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kodak-luggage.md)