# Dismembered Body Collages The Trey White Photographs are Mind-Boggling By Sarah Nazim | Published 2012-08-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trey-white-photographs References: [treywright.net](http://treywright.net/) & [trendland](http://trendland.com/trey-wrights-photographic-collages/) These Trey White photographs are [mixed media masterpieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folded-echoes) that combine 2D and 3D elements. This eerie series features [dismembered body parts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1) that have been placed up against a vibrant backdrop. In a way, these works have a comical aspect to them. Each shot tells a story that may not be evident at first glance, but requires a bit of imagination. For example, the picture with the arm wearing a bracelet appears as if a woman is getting ready to go out for an evening. It's also worth noting that the artist incorporates [animals and insects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neojomon-biomorphic-fantme) into his works, which creates a dynamic contrast. White's work is far from simplistic, but that's what makes it so enticing. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Mixed Media Masterpieces:** Opportunities for artists to create innovative and unique artworks that combine 2D and 3D elements. - **Eerie Dismembered Body Photography:** Emergence of a new genre in photography that explores macabre and surreal themes in visually striking ways. - **Incorporating Animals and Insects Into Artworks:** Growing trend of integrating unexpected elements into creative works for added interest and contrast. ### Where This Applies - **Fine Arts and Photography:** A need for artists and photographers to push the boundaries with innovative and unique pieces. - **Entertainment:** Incorporating surreal or macabre themes into movies and TV shows for shock value and added intrigue. - **Fashion and Jewelry:** Opportunities for designers to create pieces that evoke a twisted, surreal aesthetic, or incorporate unexpected elements like insects for a unique look. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Human Embraced-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallmounted-sculpture.md) - [Artful Suspended Fashion Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisible-figures.md) - [Human Torso-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lene-bdker.md) - [Surreal Love-Themed Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joakim-ojanen.md) - [Otherworldly Wooden Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sculptures-1.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [CD-Comprised Towering Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stratagems.md) - [Intersecting Dimensional Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diorama.md) - [Sculpturally Formed Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cyber-zombie.md)