# Surrealistic Body Photography Rachel Baran's Surrealist Pictures Reveal a Subconscious By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2015-01-05 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surrealist-pictures References: [beautifuldecay](http://beautifuldecay.com/2015/01/01/rachel-barans-surrealist-lens-manipulates-body/) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/pages/Rachel-Baran-Photography) [Ohio-based college graduate](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holy-ohio) Rachel Baran explores the subconscious using her [surrealist pictures of the body](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeffrey-deitch-art-gallery). Several of Baran's photographs depict the body undergoing extreme physical hardship; for instance, one image shows two severed fingers that snap off to reveal concrete, not blood, under the skin, while another shot features hands that are irreversibly clasped. the skin fused together with skin webs. Whether the images are revealing a [subconscious sense of anxiety](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/out-of-orifice), dread or panic about the body is not confirmed; however, it seems rather likely, considering the acute physical duress and punishment in the photos, that Baran is attempting to make a comment on internalized self-hatred or the complexity of our body image. One needs not necessarily comprehend Baran's photos in a logical sense to form an emotional attachment or understanding of them. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 66% | 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) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Surrealist Body Photography:** Opportunity for artists to push the boundaries of traditional photography and create thought-provoking visual narratives that challenge perceptions of the body. - **Exploration of the Subconscious:** Potential for artists to delve into the depths of the mind, uncovering hidden emotions and thoughts through surrealistic imagery. - **Commentary on Body Image:** Chance for artists to shed light on society's obsession with physical appearance and the impact it has on individuals' self-perception. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Photography:** Photographers can embrace surrealistic concepts to create captivating and unique visual stories. - **Art:** Artists can use surrealism to express their inner thoughts, emotions, and perspectives in a visually compelling and thought-provoking manner. - **Advertising:** Brands can utilize surrealistic body photography to create intriguing and memorable campaigns that captivate audiences and spark conversations about body image and self-acceptance. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Raunchy Anime-Inspired Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manuela-soto-sosa.md) - [Human Torso-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lene-bdker.md) - [Performance Art Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bio-pop.md) - [Brain-Like Labyrinths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brash-collective.md) - [Surrealist Beauty Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toiletpaper-magazine.md) - [Human Embraced-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallmounted-sculpture.md) - [Sexuality-Exploring Artful Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rude-arts-club.md) - [Human Nature-Themed Art Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sea-im-awake.md) - [Limited Semi-Biographical Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uncertainty.md)