# Tearful Female Manipulations Takahiro Kimura's 'lD-Women' Fine Art Illustrations are Alluring By Emily Evans | Published 2011-07-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/takahiro-kimura References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/LD-WOMEN/1818509) & [faceful.jp](http://faceful.jp/) A simple look through these illustrations by Takahiro Kimura, titled 'ID-Women,' will allow you to see just how talented this artist is. A further look on her popular design website on Behance Network can give viewers even more insight in to the creations of [Tokyo, Japan-based artist](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japonisme-1) Takahiro Kimura. Each of Takahiro Kimura's illustrations follow a similarly manipulated themed with feminine undertones. With a passion for [animation, illustration and fine arts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superflat-animation), it's clear that Takahiro Kimura will make even more creative works in the near future. **Implications** - There is a heavy focus in the media and beauty industries towards photoshopping and perfection. As such, imagery that focus upon obvious [manipulated female depictions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prompting-nowhere) allows consumers to take a break from perfect images and focus on the beauty that lies in imperfection. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Manipulated Female Depictions:** Opportunities to disrupt the media and beauty industries by promoting imperfect and authentic depictions of women. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Media Industry:** Opportunities to challenge the prevailing standards of beauty and promote body positivity. - **Beauty Industry:** Opportunities to embrace imperfections and challenge the unrealistic beauty standards perpetuated by the industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Miniaturized Product Art Photographs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/small-muji.md) - [Hyper-Realistic Flesh Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/junji-ito.md) - [Destructive Nature Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keita-miyazaki.md) - [CG Technology Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cg-technology-art-exhbition.md) - [Manga-Style Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hisashi-eguchi.md) - [Anime Horror-Style Reimaginations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/junji-ito-artwork.md) - [Graphic Fashion Animation Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superflat-animation.md) - [Vibrant Artistic Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japonisme-1.md) - [Pop Art Legend-Honoring Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keiichi-tanaami-1.md)