# Mystical Female Portraits The Banis 'Victorian Momento' Pictures are Esoteric By Jordy E | Published 2012-04-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/victorian-momento References: [photographyserved](http://www.photographyserved.com/gallery/Victorian-momento-silvergelatine) & [dashdot.nl](http://www.dashdot.nl/) The Marjolein Banis 'Victorian Momento' art collection showcases [mysterious female portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-portraits). The dark images are highly faded and off-centered, allowing creative enthusiasts to peer into an esoteric world characterized by emotion and beauty. Many of the female portraits assume [animal qualities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anima), represented by life-size horns and elongated tentacle-like tails. Banis is currently based in the Netherlands, and has worked in the realms of fashion, illustration and photography. This particular collection however oozes emotion in a way that has yet to be seen in the art community, merging [dainty feminine qualities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shells-jewel-collection) with an overt sense of despondency. The blurred nature of the images are also thought-provoking, leading viewers to opt for a hazy finish in place of clear-cut displays. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Mystical Female Portraits:** Exploring the merging of dainty feminine qualities with an overt sense of despondency in art, opening opportunities for emotional storytelling. - **Dark and Faded Imagery:** Experimenting with highly faded and off-centered images to evoke mystery and create thought-provoking visuals. - **Animalistic Representations:** Incorporating animal qualities, such as life-size horns and tentacle-like tails, into female portraits for an intriguing and otherworldly vibe. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Design:** The art community can embrace blurred and esoteric imagery to evoke emotions and offer unique visual experiences to art enthusiasts. - **Fashion:** Fashion industry can explore the use of animalistic representations in their designs, incorporating unconventional elements for a distinctive and attention-grabbing aesthetic. - **Photography:** Photographers can experiment with faded and hazy finishes to create thought-provoking compositions, adding depth and intrigue to their visual storytelling. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Raunchy Anime-Inspired Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manuela-soto-sosa.md) - [Visually Morphing Muses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glitchy-bitches.md) - [Custom Pet Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portrait-mom.md) - [Otherwordly Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/william-monk.md) - [Apocalypse Post Pandemic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-urban-art.md) - [Hand-Painted Watercolor Prints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emma-webster.md) - [Artful Custom Mirror Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portraits-collection.md) - [Modern Poertic Ceramics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virginia-sin.md) - [Unique Artistic Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche.md)