# Real-Life Sculpture Portraits The Busts by Frieke Janssens is Disturbingly Disembodied By Meghan Young | Published 2013-02-19 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-busts-by-frieke-janssens References: [itsnicethat](http://www.itsnicethat.com/articles/frieke-janssens-busts) & [frieke](http://frieke.com) As disturbing as the [disembodied portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/persona-ai) featured throughout the series The Busts by Frieke Janssens are, they are visually mesmerizing. Dramatically shot in what appears to be a dark attic, the enhanced light from the sole window casts [moody shadows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-into-darkness) across each face. This is appropriate considering that the portraits are of actors from the Belgium theatre company Toneelhuis. Harking back to [Hollywood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/resort-2027-collection) portraits of the Golden Age, The Busts by Frieke Janssens puts a modern spin on it thanks to the magic of Photoshop. According to Karen Chin, "The stylized busts placed in a setting inspired the attic space of the Bourla theater were Frieke's way to give viewers something to look at and dream about, rather than capture a straight reportage moment of a performance, or the standard black and white theater headshot." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## 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 - **Disembodied Portraits:** There is potential for disruptive innovation in the field of photography by exploring new ways to create and present disembodied portraits. - **Enhanced Lighting Techniques:** Innovations in lighting technology can revolutionize the way artists capture and manipulate light to create mood and shadows in photography. - **Modernizing Classic Art Forms:** By incorporating modern techniques and tools like Photoshop, traditional art forms such as portrait sculptures can be given a contemporary and visually mesmerizing twist. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Photography:** The photography industry can explore disruptive innovations in techniques and technologies to create unique and visually captivating portraits. - **Lighting Technology:** The lighting technology industry has the opportunity to develop cutting-edge lighting solutions that enhance the artistic possibilities in photography. - **Art and Sculpture:** By blending traditional art forms with modern digital tools, the art and sculpture industry can create provocative and visually enticing pieces that appeal to contemporary audiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Human Embraced-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallmounted-sculpture.md) - [Human Torso-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lene-bdker.md) - [Glamorous Artful Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-jane.md) - [Surreal Love-Themed Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joakim-ojanen.md) - [Striking Glass Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-portraits.md) - [AI-Powered Portrait Studio Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portraius.md) - [Stunning Origami Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-portaits.md) - [Distorted Furniture Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/first-kiss-at-last-light.md)