# Rebellious Protest Photography The Color Picture Series from Sam Durrant Takes a Stand By Armida Ascano | Published 2010-09-23 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sam-durrant References: [sweet-station](http://www.sweet-station.com/blog/?p=13442) & [samdurant](http://www.samdurant.com/index.php) The Color Series by Sam Durrant is art with a cause. As a functioning activist, Durrant's work is predominantly focused on [social and political issues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection). This featured series is no exception. Sam Durrant shows men and women holding [picketing signs with liberating messages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/songs-of-siren) in a man-made forest as a nod to traditional hippie culture. Overall, the series comments on general mental freedom with a hint of Sam Durrant's signature quirkiness. **Implications** - These images are powerful because they are visually appealing and draw people in, and then inform them of serious situations. They could have the potential to influence the opinions of their viewers; Sam Durrant has created a movement-making [series of images](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1) that is impossible to ignore. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 8% | 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) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Activist Art:** The trend of using art to bring attention to social and political issues, creating powerful messages that influence people. - **Visual Storytelling:** The trend of creating photos or videos that convey a powerful message, creating a powerful impact on the audience. - **Protest Culture:** The trend of using protest culture to represent political movements and empower marginalized groups. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art:** The use of art to bring attention to social and political issues, creating powerful messages that influence people. - **Photography:** The use of photographs to convey powerful messages, creating a powerful impact on the audience. - **Advertising:** Advertising campaigns that use visual storytelling to create a connection with their audience and promote social causes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md) - [Travel-Inspired Canvas Paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-passport-series.md) - [Immigration System-Inspired Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/passport-series.md) - [Creative Protest Archives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-protests.md) - [Artful Activism Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snowflake-exhibition.md) - [Color Photography Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/profiles-in-color.md) - [Home-Defining Artistic Flags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everything-is-temporary.md) - [Eye-Catching Textile Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peter-saville-1.md) - [Art-Promoting Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beige-billboards.md)