# Blindfolded Bare Bodies 'Shrouded' by Brenton Parry Exposes the Power of a Mask By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-02-05 | Naughty Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shrouded-by-brenton-parry References: [homotography.blogspot](http://homotography.blogspot.com/2011/02/shrouded-by-brenton-parry.html) & [brentonparry](http://www.brentonparry.com/shroudedpr.html) 'Shrouded' by Brenton Parry is this photographer’s [first solo exhibition](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeffrey-deitch-art-gallery), yet how powerful it is! Looking at each image, I’m reminded of the words of Oscar Wilde: “Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.” [Nude male models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/undressed-series) reveal much of themselves, yet remain hidden behind [scarves, sheets and screens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/making-the-invisible-visible). Shrouded by Brenton Parry captures the essence of insecurity, and the influence of a veil that gives one protection. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 100% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Naughty](https://www.trendhunter.com/naughty) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Masked Photography:** The incorporation of masks and veils in photography as a means to convey emotion and insecurity presents opportunities for innovation in photo editing and printing technologies. - **Nude Portraiture:** The combination of vulnerability and modesty in nude portraiture presents opportunities for disruption in art and fashion industries through the exploration of alternative materials and editing techniques. - **Exploration of Identity:** The use of anonymity to explore the complexity of one's identity and vulnerability presents opportunities for innovation in marketing and branding strategies that focus on authenticity and relatability. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Photography:** Photography like Brenton Parry's 'Shrouded' presents opportunities for innovation in photo editing and printing technologies to add masks and veils to photographs to convey emotion and insecurity. - **Art:** Naked portraiture like 'Shrouded' by Brenton Parry presents opportunities for disruption in art and fashion industries through the exploration of alternative materials and editing techniques. - **Fashion:** Fashion industry presents opportunities to explore the use of anonymity to portray the complexity of one's identity and vulnerability in their marketing and branding strategy. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Identity-Exploring Clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-we-take.md) - [Wooden Identity Art Forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hughmanity.md) - [Sexuality-Exploring Artful Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rude-arts-club.md) - [Human Nature-Themed Art Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sea-im-awake.md) - [Raunchy Anime-Inspired Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manuela-soto-sosa.md) - [Abstract Geometric Solo Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/impermanent-state-of-being.md) - [Human Duality-Themed Abstract Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/passive-aggression.md) - [Politically Artful Textile Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unravel-the-power-and-politics-of-textiles-in-art.md) - [Boundary-Pushing Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/briony-douglas-1.md)