# Strict Structural Stills Andy Barter Geometrically Defines Spaces By Erin Kirkpatrick | Published 2012-01-22 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strictly-structuralized-still-life-photographs References: [trendland.net](http://trendland.net/mondrian-styling-photographed-by-andy-barter/) & [andybarter](http://www.andybarter.com/mondrian.shtml) World renowned photographer Andy Barter’s [strictly structural still life photographs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ralph-pucci-pure-exhibition) are full of vivid colors, [geometric shapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/discorectangle) and gravity-defying props. Barter’s photographs are part of the 'Mondrian Collection,' and were no doubt inspired by the Dutch painter Piet Mondrian. Mondrian was the co-founder of the De Stijl Movment, a Dutch artistic movement that advocated for abstraction and restriction of essential forms and colors, as well as simplistic visual compositions. Piet Mondrian was also the originator of neo-plasticism, a movement devoted to the strictest of [geometrically abstract paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suprematist-bureau). The simplistic geometric abstraction runs clearly throughout all of Andy Barter’s still life photographs. They depict simplistic representations of individual rooms, including what looks like a living room, an office space, a laundry room and Barter’s own fictional spaces. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Geometric Abstraction:** There is an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the graphic design industry by implementing a Mondrian-inspired, geometric abstraction into branding and advertising campaigns. - **Restriction of Forms and Colors:** The interior design industry can innovate by creating minimalist spaces with the restriction of essential forms and colors influenced by the De Stijl Movement, as seen in Barter's photographs. - **Simplistic Visual Compositions:** The art and fashion industries can experiment with simplistic visual compositions and clean lines inspired by neo-plasticism, as demonstrated in Barter's still life photographs. ### Who This Affects Most - **Graphic Design:** There is an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the graphic design industry by implementing a Mondrian-inspired, geometric abstraction into branding and advertising campaigns. - **Interior Design:** The interior design industry can innovate by creating minimalist spaces with the restriction of essential forms and colors influenced by the De Stijl Movement, as seen in Barter's photographs. - **Art and Fashion:** The art and fashion industries can experiment with simplistic visual compositions and clean lines inspired by neo-plasticism, as demonstrated in Barter's still life photographs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Photography Project Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1.md) - [Paired-Back Modernist Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modernist-interior.md) - [Industrial Architecture-Themed Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/industrial-archaeology.md) - [Colorful Geometric Ceramic Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barva-vases.md) - [Geometric African Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/great-primary-shapes.md) - [Structured Art Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flowchart.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [Geometric Wooden Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aleph-geddis.md) - [Glass Geometry Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-collection.md)