# Twisted Portraiture Kozyndan's Twist On the Classic Art Genre of Portraits By Christina Butty | Published 2009-10-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unflattering-portraiture-kozyndans References: [narwhalartprojects](http://www.narwhalartprojects.com/exhibitions/2009/kozyndan/) & [kozyndan](http://www.kozyndan.com/) In bygone eras, portraits were created to capture a person as they were. Recently, Japanese American artistic duo Kozyndan presented a series of portraits that were a bit akward at Narwhal Art Projects in Toronto, Canada. The idea for the show came from an old photo album found at a Venice thrift shop which inspired Kozyndan to create potential 'lost photographs.' The final result is fun and amusing! **Implications** - This twisted artwork takes traditional designs and alters them to create something new. This tactic is perfect for the contemporary business looking to innovate their designs and spin a profit. Many consumers are not looking for an entirely new commodity, but simply a revamped version of previous material. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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 - **Twisted Artwork:** Using traditional designs and altering them to create something new for contemporary business innovations. - **Revamped Material:** Tapping into consumer preference for updated versions of previous material for new business ventures. - **Lost Photographs:** Creating potential lost photographs for a modern update to traditional portraits. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Design:** Incorporating twisted artwork into traditional designs in the world of art and design. - **Thrift and Vintage:** Using found photographs and vintage styles to update traditional photography, fashion, and home decor. - **Technology:** Using digital manipulation to create new twists on traditional photographs and designs for use in social media marketing and other digital platforms. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Custom Pet Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portrait-mom.md) - [Artful Custom Mirror Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portraits-collection.md) - [Stylized Portrait Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/face-to-all.md) - [Collaborative Monochromatic Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collaborative-monochromatic-art-exhibition.md) - [Robotic Portrait Sketches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pankraz-piktograph.md) - [Perception-Challenging Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/becoming-familiar.md) - [Distorted Furniture Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/first-kiss-at-last-light.md) - [Boundary-Pushing Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/briony-douglas-1.md) - [Playful Balloon Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keff-joons.md)