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# Cosmic Paint-Like Photography
Star Dust by Molly Strohl Shows People are Connected to the Universe

By Meghan Young | Published 2013-08-20 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-dust-by-molly-strohl
References: [visualnews](http://www.visualnews.com/2013/08/17/stardust-cosmic-photography-fun-with-a-flashlight/) & [mollystrohlphotography](http://www.mollystrohlphotography.com/)

First of all, Star Dust by Molly Strohl may come off as a [paint series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painting-exhibition) rather than a [photographic one](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-powered-portrait-studio). Clearing that up, there is a spectacular quality to the [cosmic images](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stratosplash) that will have people immediately assuming Photoshop played a large part in the outcome. In reality, the young Savannah-based photographer used a simple technique to create the appearance of stars on the faces of her subjects. She shone a flashlight through a paper riddled with poked holes.

Star Dust by Molly Strohl is inspired by the knowledge that "every human being is composed of materials that were once part of a star," as written on Visual News. Strohl herself writes, "Our fragile human bodies are so much more connected with the universe than we commonly believe ourselves to be."

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.0/10
- Popularity: 64% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Cosmic Photography:** Develop creative approaches, technologies, and mediums for capturing the splendor of celestial bodies and astronomical events through photography or other forms of visual art.
- **Connected Universe:** Create products or services that foster awareness of humanity's connection to the universe and align with people's spiritual or philosophical beliefs.
- **DIY Photography Techniques:** Develop simple, accessible, and cost-effective techniques for creating distinctive photographic effects without sophisticated equipment or software.

### Where This Applies

- **Visual Arts and Photography:** Explore new trends and styles in visual arts, and leverage technology and innovation to enhance the quality and impact of artistic expressions.
- **Cosmology and Astronomy:** Invest in research and development of breakthrough discoveries in cosmology and astronomy, and foster public engagement with these fields through education and outreach programs.
- **Wellness and Healing:** Develop offerings that promote self-awareness, mindfulness, and spiritual growth through meditation, yoga, aromatherapy, or other holistic and alternative healing practices.

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