# Artistically Clever Photographs Art in Sarah Illenberger's Book is Riddled with Social Commentary By Cammilyn Scott | Published 2011-06-21 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sarah-illenberger-use-of-photography-displays-a-mix-of-art-and-design References: [curatedmag](http://www.curatedmag.com/news/2011/06/20/sarah-illenberger-book/#more-52815) & [shop.gestalten](https://shop.gestalten.com/index.php/catalog/product/view/id/4186) Sarah Illenberger is a Berlin-based artist whose first book is set to publish by Gestalten in August 2011. Sarah Illenberger’s book features [128 full color pages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dove-reimagine-beauty) of vivid content mixed with a flash of humor; each image in the photographs features social issues that are present in society today. Sarah Illenberger's use of photography displays a mix of art and design to visually show the relationship between social issues and relevant resources. The use of everyday household items from food to clothing becomes effortlessly relatable when seen through the viewer's eyes -- these items are used to force an impactful meaning to them. Sarah Illenberger's use of [art, graphic design, and photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parks-2) in her first book cleverly makes it point. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Art and Social Commentary:** The trend of combining art and social commentary in creative mediums presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the art and design industry. - **Visually Representing Social Issues:** The trend of visually representing social issues through photography and design opens up possibilities for disruptive innovation in the photography and graphic design industries. - **Everyday Objects as Symbolic Tools:** The trend of using everyday objects as symbolic tools in art and design creates opportunities for disruptive innovation in the retail and consumer goods industries. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Design:** The art and design industry can harness the trend of combining art and social commentary to create disruptive innovations that challenge societal norms and provoke thought. - **Photography:** The photography industry can take advantage of the trend of visually representing social issues to create disruptive innovations that capture and convey powerful messages. - **Graphic Design:** The graphic design industry can embrace the trend of visually representing social issues to create disruptive innovations that communicate complex concepts in a visually appealing way. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Thought-Provoking Design Publications](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dialogues-on-form.md) - [Jewelry-Centric Coffee-Table Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solange-azagurypartridge.md) - [Fashion Recap Artful Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fashion-in-2023.md) - [British Youth-Culture Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-and-away.md) - [Design Journey Picture Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thedownunder.md) - [Artfully Functional Home Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ilan.md) - [Skateboard-Themed Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rabbit-hole-1.md) - [Personal Nostalgic Photo Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holy-ohio.md) - [Unretouched Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dove-reimagine-beauty.md)