# Eerily Enchanting Photo Montages Suzanne Moxhay's Series Combines Nature with Abandoned Scenes By Riley von Niessen | Published 2017-01-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suzanne-moxhay References: [fubiz.net](http://www.fubiz.net/en/2017/01/16/apocalyptic-and-enchanting-photomontages-by-suzanne-moxhay/) & [suzannemoxhay](http://www.suzannemoxhay.com/) Suzanne Moxhay, a talented artist based out of London who holds degrees from the [Chelsea College of Art and The Royal Academy School](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-mens-formal), recently focused her efforts on transforming scenes by adding unconventional elements into them. She manages this by using a technique known as "[matte painting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painting-exhibition)," which allows her to supply images with three dimensional components. Suzanne Moxhay's latest work does this in a way that's both uniform and diverse, as she blends scenes of abandoned buildings with beautiful imagery from nature. For example, one image shows a [miniature forest within an empty room](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unbounded-sanctuary) that's deeply deteriorated. By combining the two elements, she infuses depressing man-made structures with a much more lively environment, making for an interesting contrast. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 84% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Matte Painting Technique:** Exploring the use of matte painting technique to create unique and visually compelling scenes by adding three-dimensional components. - **Nature and Abandoned Scenes:** Combining imagery from nature with scenes of abandoned buildings to create visually striking and thought-provoking montages. - **Contrast and Visual Impact:** Utilizing contrasting elements to create captivating and visually impactful artwork that challenges viewers to reevaluate their perception of space and environment. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Design:** Incorporating innovative techniques and concepts in the field of art and design to create visually stunning and thought-provoking montages. - **Photography:** Exploring the possibilities of blending photography with digital manipulation techniques to create unique and captivating visuals. - **Interior Design:** Using unconventional artwork that combines natural elements with architectural structures to create visually dynamic and emotionally engaging interior spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [Chalk Streams Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/british-conceptual-landscape-photographer.md) - [Paper-Made Mosaic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-life-architecture-exhibition.md) - [Striking Urban Wildlife Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clare-allin.md) - [AI-Generated Real-World Transformations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-generated-world.md) - [Hand-Painted Watercolor Prints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emma-webster.md) - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md) - [Biology-Inspired Porcelain Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shiyuan-xu.md)