# Surreal Self Portraits Elene Usdin Makes Freaky Photos With Peculiar Props By Going Like Sixty | Published 2008-12-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-photo-art-elene-usdin-revealing-self-portraits References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/10/view/4784/elene-usdin.html) Elene Usdin is an artist who works mostly in photography. She likes to use props in her artwork and also likes to feature herself in much of her work. Her portraits are diverse and includes commercial and fashion style photography. Usdin, who is part of the group known as the [Heartland Villa](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartland-whole-health-institute), has in inspiring collection which can be browsed online. **Implications** - Elene Usdin's photography is haunting and chilling. She manages to capture the concept of [surrealism](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1) through her [self portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeffrey-deitch-art-gallery). Additionally, her ability to capture images with perfect lighting while using her staged sets effectively makes Elene Usdin's photography a must-see for any appreciator of the surreal art form. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Surreal Photography:** Elene Usdin's use of props and staged sets in her photography creates an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the field of surreal photography. - **Self Portrait Trend:** The use of self portraits in art, as demonstrated by Elene Usdin, may become a popular trend in the art industry. - **Commercial-fashion Photography Fusion:** Usdin's diverse portfolio of commercial and fashion style photography shows the potential for combining these two industries. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Photography:** Usdin's work represents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the field of photography, with a focus on surrealism and use of props. - **Art:** Usdin's use of self portraits and surrealism creates an opportunity for innovative approaches to art and its presentation. - **Fashion-commercial Photography:** Usdin's work blurs the lines between fashion and commercial photography, creating potential for industry disruption and innovation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Unique Artistic Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [Artsy Surrealist Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gohar-world.md) - [AI-Generated Self-Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/persona-ai.md) - [Surrealist Shopping Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreams-is.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [AI-Powered Portrait Studio Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portraius.md) - [AI-Powered Portrait Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-powered-portrait-studio.md) - [Glamorous Artful Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-jane.md)