# Mathematical Mask Portraits Verena Mandragora's 'Signum' Series is Stunningly Simple By Meghan Young | Published 2010-09-30 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/verena-mandragora References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/Signum/728559) & [wurzelwerke](http://www.wurzelwerke.com) The Verena Mandragora's 'Signum' [portrait series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portraius) is stunning in its simplicity. Relying solely on the beauty of her model, Verena Strunz, and her own photographic talent, she has put together an interesting portfolio based on a mathematical symbol. Of course, this symbol's beauty is showcased thanks to Verena Mandragora's teammate [makeup artist](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/il-pranzo-campaign) Silvia Tkacsik, who also styled the [messy mane](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handcrafted-flower-crown). Rounding off the team was assistant Thomas Raven. Together, they put together a series worthy of praise. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/cosmetics) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Mathematical Symbol Portraits:** Using mathematical symbols as a basis for portraits can be a disruptive innovation opportunity in the art world. - **Simplicity in Photography:** Exploring ways to showcase simplicity in photography can be a trend for professional photographers to follow. - **Minimalist Makeup and Styling:** Minimalist makeup and styling can be a trend in the fashion industry inspired by Verena Mandragora's work with assistant Silvia Tkacsik. ### Where This Applies - **Art:** The art industry can incorporate mathematical symbols as a new medium for portraits. - **Photography:** Professional photographers can adopt simplicity in their work as a photography trend. - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can use minimalist makeup and styling as a trend in their work. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artful Custom Mirror Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portraits-collection.md) - [Dynamic Mathematically Shaped Surfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mathematically-shaped.md) - [Striking Glass Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-portraits.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Surrealist Beauty Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toiletpaper-magazine.md) - [Vibrantly Artful Graphic Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sabine-finkenauer.md) - [Runway-Inspired Peel-Off Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-001-artistry-mask.md) - [AI-Generated Self-Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/persona-ai.md) - [Warped Dynamic New-Gen Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vern-morph-and-form.md)