# Quote-Inspired Portraits This is New York by Angela Southern Combines Typography and Photography By Meghan Young | Published 2013-08-17 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/this-is-new-york References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/This-Is-New-York-Promotional-Mailer/9649787) & [angelasouthern](http://www.angelasouthern.com) This is New York is a photo series that revolves around fun and quirky characters, the kind of people others would only be able to encounter in a [bustling metropolis city](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-yorks-streeteasy). At least, encounter on a more regular basis. Let's face it, characters can be found just about anywhere. But New York can be considered a flame to these unique moths. Inspired by [real quotes overheard](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inspirational-quotes1) from real people, This is New York brings them back to life with portraits that illustrate them perfectly. The [hand-drawn typography](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1) was executed by Los Angeles-based artist Angela Southern, who elaborates, "I draw inspiration from words and phrases I hear in daily life on the news, in popular culture and music." The images were shot by photographer Spencer Heyfron. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Typography-inspired Art:** Combining typography and photography to create unique and eye-catching artwork inspired by real quotes. - **Capturing Urban Characters:** Using photography to capture the fun and quirky characters found in bustling metropolis cities like New York. - **Incorporating Everyday Inspiration:** Drawing inspiration from daily life, news, popular culture, and music to create meaningful and relatable artwork. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Design:** Opportunities for artists and designers to explore the integration of typography and photography in their creations. - **Photography:** A chance for photographers to focus on capturing the diverse and unique characters found in urban environments. - **Home Decor:** The potential to create typography-inspired artwork for walls and other decor items that feature real quotes and phrases. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md) - [Typography-Inspired Lifestyle Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-industries.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Interactive Typo Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loveegolov.md) - [NYC-Inspired Structural Chess Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chess-nyc.md) - [Miniature Artful Hip-Hop Landmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/danny-cortes.md) - [Bright London Typeface Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/good-things-come-to-those-who-wait.md) - [Essay-Integrated Dynamic Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pax-new-yorkea.md) - [Quote Design Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quotable.md)