# Blacklight Body Painting Tim Engle's UV Photography Reveals Our Android Side By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-07-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tim-engle-body-painting References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/Gallery/Body-Painting/266707) & [englephoto](http://englephoto.com/) Tim Engle's [body painting photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miley-cyrus-maison-margiela) is enhanced even further by his use of [UV lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/making-the-invisible-visible). The designs painted on the models feature [geometric shapes and patterns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-flow) that remind me of the blueprints for a futuristic space station. Michael Rosner from Eye Level Studio is the mastermind behind the body art designs. When paired with the blacklight, Tim Engle's body painting photos take on a new, almost cyborg-like quality. You can check out more of Michael Rosner's designs [here](http://eyelevelstudio.com/store/body.html). **Implications** - Consumers are captivated by that which challenges the way they look at the world. This type of consumer is youth, urban and college educated. By exposing of facet of reality that they were initially oblivious to, companies can create a more meaningful connection. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Blacklight Photography:** Opportunity to explore using UV lighting in photography to create unique and futuristic designs. - **Geometric Body Art:** Innovative possibilities for body art designs that incorporate geometric shapes and patterns. - **Cyborg Aesthetics:** Exploring combinations of body art and blacklight photography to create a futuristic, almost cyborg-like aesthetic. ### Who This Affects Most - **Photography:** Opportunities in the photography industry to incorporate blacklight and UV lighting techniques to enhance creativity and innovation. - **Body Art:** Innovations in the body art industry using geometric designs and blacklight technology to create unique and creative designs. - **Entertainment:** The use of blacklight and UV lighting in entertainment industry sectors such as clubs, concerts, and festivals provide opportunities to create unique and captivating experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artistic UV-Reactive Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polychromatic-mobile-phone.md) - [Glow-in-the-Dark Device Skins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ddbrand-circuit-board.md) - [Glow-in-the-Dark Sushi Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glow-in-the-dark-sushi-bar.md) - [Body Artwork-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/body-tattoo.md) - [Life-Like 3D Canvases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lumino.md) - [Glow-in-the-Dark Temporary Tattoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-glowing-garden-tattoo-sheet.md) - [Material-Exploring Industrial-Style Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/industrialstyle-lighting.md) - [Progressive Rewritable Tattoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magic-ink.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md)