# Immaculate Miniature Landscapes These 'Strange Worlds' by Matthew Albanese Will Blow Your Mind By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-12-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strange-worlds-by-matthew-albanese References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/Gallery/Strange-Worlds/366923) & [matthewalbanese](http://www.matthewalbanese.com/) The immaculate artwork in 'Strange Worlds' by Matthew Albanese will blow your mind--seriously. These [miniature landscapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/world-of-miniverse) aren't digitally rendered; they're actually [tiny handmade models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/small-muji) that have been photographed from a perspective that makes them appear life-sized. Take the first picture in 'Strange Worlds' by Matthew Albanese, for example. The tornado scene is made of ground parsley, moss, steel wool, and cotton. If that's not inventive, I don't know what is. Check out more of Albanese's work at the links below. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [DIY](https://www.trendhunter.com/diy) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Miniature Landscape Art:** Opportunity for artists and designers to create innovative miniature landscapes using unconventional materials. - **Photography as an Illusion:** Opportunity for photographers to experiment with perspective and create mind-blowing illusions through handmade models. - **Handmade Artistry:** Opportunity for artisans to showcase their creativity and craftsmanship through intricate handmade models. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Design:** Artists can explore and capitalize on the demand for unique miniature landscape art pieces. - **Photography:** Photographers can leverage the trend of illusion photography by experimenting with perspective and innovative techniques. - **Craft and Hobby:** Handmade artistry enthusiasts can engage in creating intricate models and exploring unconventional materials for unique creations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [Otherworldly Wooden Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sculptures-1.md) - [AI-Generated Real-World Transformations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-generated-world.md) - [Physics-Informed Digital Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motion-sculpture.md) - [Miniature Artful Hip-Hop Landmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/danny-cortes.md) - [Monumental Air Installation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iwagumi-air-scape.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Miniaturized Product Art Photographs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/small-muji.md) - [Nature-Inspired Building Block Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seven-natural-wonders-of-the-world.md)