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# Destructive Still Life Photography
Stills by Arjan Benning Takes People Down a Rabbit Hole

By Meghan Young | Published 2013-01-24 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stills-by-arjan-benning
References: [itsnicethat](http://www.itsnicethat.com/articles/arjan-benning) & [arjanbenning](http://www.arjanbenning.com/)

There is a hint of the [surreal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tea-for-two-collection) in the photo series aptly titled Stills by Arjan Benning, a photographer based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Although people may at first see only the destructive nature of each photo, they will soon find themselves pondering over their curious occurrence. From [severed toasters and computer monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/first-kiss-at-last-light) to ghostly kitchen messes, there is a lot to question. Nevertheless, many will find themselves lost in the [striking compositions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nonnas-cam) instead.

As if taking viewers on a journey down a great big rabbit hole, Stills by Arjan Benning will inspire imagination and creativity. As stated on his website, "In his work it’s remarkably that he often seeks the border where authenticity and amazement are close together"

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.1/10
- Popularity: 62% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: Europe

## 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 Still Life Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new ways of creating surreal compositions using everyday objects to captivate and inspire viewers.
- **Curiosity-provoking Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine elements of destruction and curiosity to create thought-provoking art that engages the audience on different levels.
- **Imagination-driven Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Use photography techniques to take viewers on an imaginative journey, blurring the lines between reality and illusion.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Art and Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Embrace unconventional approaches to still life photography to create unique and captivating pieces that resonate with audiences.
- **Advertising and Marketing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate surreal and curiosity-evoking still life photography into advertising campaigns to capture attention, spark conversations, and drive brand engagement.
- **Interior Design and Home Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate surreal still life photography into interior design concepts and home decor products as a way to create visually stimulating and conversation-starting spaces.

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