# Striped Skin Kyriakos Envisions Humans Without Facial Features By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-09-05 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/striped-skin-kyriakos References: [tinyurl](http://tinyurl.com/lnqd4g) & [kyriakosphotography](http://www.kyriakosphotography.com/work/1/) The striped skin Kyriakos photographs in this incredible series is captivating for several reasons. For one, the post-apocalyptic landscape makes each featureless figurine look somewhat [extraterrestrial](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-future-is-not-set). For another, the skin's surface itself is tricky--is it merely a [full-body sock](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-shoe) worn as a sort of armor? The combative poses sure seem to suggest a war scene. With 2012 coming ever nearer, we've seen a rise in [apocalyptic photo sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cyber-zombie) and art pieces. Check out more images of the striped skin in Kyriakos' set above, and keep clicking for more futuristic features. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Apocalyptic Photography:** Exploring post-apocalyptic landscapes and dystopian themes through photography presents opportunities for innovative storytelling and visual narratives. - **Featureless Figurines:** Creating figurines without facial features challenges traditional notions of identity and encourages viewers to focus on other aspects of expression and emotion. - **Futuristic Imagery:** Using futuristic elements and visual cues in art and photography allows for imaginative exploration of technology, society, and human possibilities. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Photography:** Photographers can leverage apocalyptic themes and futuristic aesthetics to create captivating visual narratives and evoke emotions in their audience. - **Art:** Artists can experiment with featureless figurines and futuristic imagery to challenge viewers' perspectives on identity, expression, and human existence. - **Fashion:** Fashion designers can draw inspiration from the striped skin concept, exploring innovative materials and clothing designs that challenge conventional ideas of fashion and self-expression. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Futuristic Robotic Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikeuchi-hiroto.md) - [3D-Printed Skeletal Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exoskyn.md) - [Artful Suspended Fashion Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisible-figures.md) - [Body Artwork-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/body-tattoo.md) - [Travel-Inspired Canvas Paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-passport-series.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Futuristic Statement Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-future-is-not-set.md) - [Biomimetic Fashion Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nonhuman-life.md) - [Monochromatic Bronze Art Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evgen-copi-gorisek.md)