# Surreal Plexiglass Photography The Shape Series by Tierney Gearon Revolves Around Vibrant Geometry By Meghan Young | Published 2013-08-05 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shape-series-by-tierney-gearon References: [fubiz.net](http://www.fubiz.net/en/2013/08/04/shape-series/) & [tierneygearon](http://www.tierneygearon.com/) The Shape Series by Tierney Gearon, a photographer based in Los Angeles, California, revolves around the use of vibrant plexiglass materials that have been formed into geometric shapes, hence the name of the series. Yet these modern sculptures are not shot in the typical abstract way a person may initially assume they would be. First of all, children and animals have been placed within their confines. Secondly, they have been placed in random landscapes for greater contrast. Shot for the New York Times Magazine, the Shape Series by Tierney Gearon is at once surreal and artistic. It not only questions reality, it also stimulates people's imaginations. What do the images mean? Are they acting like alternate universes or portals to different dimensions? The possibilities abound, which is exciting. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Surreal Sculptural Photography:** Artists can leverage surrealism and sculpture to create visually striking and thought-provoking photography. - **Incorporating Contrasting Elements:** Photographers can incorporate contrasting elements, like children and animals placed in modern sculptures, to create unexpected and unique compositions. - **Experimental Use of Materials:** Artists can experiment with the use of new materials, such as plexiglass, to push the boundaries of traditional photography and create innovative pieces. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fine Art Photography:** Fine art photographers can leverage the use of unconventional materials and incorporate contrasting elements to create thought-provoking and visually stunning compositions. - **Advertising and Marketing:** Advertising and marketing agencies can use surreal and visually stunning photography to create attention-grabbing and memorable campaigns. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can incorporate visually striking fine art photography into their designs to create a unique and memorable atmosphere for their clients. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Candy-Like Colorful Glass Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gele-series.md) - [Gem-Like Sculptural Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cylindrical-lenses.md) - [Shadow-Inspired Trays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightware-series.md) - [Blurry Abstract Photography Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-allusion.md) - [Intersecting Dimensional Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diorama.md) - [Geometric Wooden Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aleph-geddis.md) - [Paper Curvature Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-curves.md) - [Sculptural Geometry Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polyshape-lamp.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md)