# Acupuncture-Inspired Still Photographs Daniel Forero's Personal Project Boasts a Degree of Harmony By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-10-25 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-photograph References: [behance.net](https://www.behance.net/gallery/69499853/Acupuncture) & [daniel-forero](https://www.daniel-forero.com/work#/acupuncture/) There are a lot of artistic opportunities when it comes to still photographs and Daniel Forero truly tests the boundaries of that with his personal project, simply dubbed 'Acupuncture.' For it, the Paris-based creative taps into two fields that do not necessarily go hand-in-hand. The still photographs depict a series of [fruit interacting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-grounds) with alternative medicine. The edible props are displayed on a minimalist background and needles are inserted into their skin. This brings about a very [sculptural element](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neojomon-biomorphic-fantme) to the composition. The intended applications can be many. For one, the still photography series might intend to soothe the audience and promote a meditative state of mind. On the other hand, this might be an experiment without any other objective but aesthetic pleasure. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Alternative Medicine Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring other creative ways to depict alternative medicine through artistic mediums. - **Sculptural Food Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilizing food as a medium for creating visually striking and thought-provoking compositions. - **Meditative Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Using photography to evoke a sense of calm and tranquility in viewers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Pushing the boundaries of traditional art and photography by incorporating unique elements. - **Alternative Medicine:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrating alternative medicine practices into artistic expressions and visual storytelling. - **Food and Culinary:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring unique ways to present food and create extraordinary culinary experiences through photography. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Thought-Provoking Interactive Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antibodies-installation.md) - [Health Object Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/out-of-orifice.md) - [Experimental Pottery Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourd-project.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Modern Wellness Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-wellness-jewelry.md) - [Unique Artistic Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche.md) - [Monochromatic Cosmetic Clinics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cosmetic-clinic.md) - [Miniaturized Product Art Photographs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/small-muji.md) - [Feng-Shui Satirical Home Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yoojin-chung.md)