# Layered Topography Compositions These Vintage Photo Collages by Merve Ozaslan are Nature-Themed By Jana Pijak | Published 2015-01-02 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintage-photo-collages References: [fubiz.net](http://www.fubiz.net/2014/12/31/vintage-photo-collages-featuring-natural-elements/) & [behance.net](https://www.behance.net/merveozaslan) Merve Ozaslan's "Natural Act" series is a set of vintage photo collages that are infused with landscape imagery. The Turkish photographer creates his works by blending together black and white photographs with chromatic nature snaps. The end result is a collection of [topographic compositions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/topographic-coffee-table) hat are layered to reveal monochromatic and colorful tones. While the series' female subjects don tree-covered bikini sets, its building facades are adorned with an image of a rocky seascape. Other imagery in this series of vintage photo collages includes windows of swimming fish, beach blankets that transform into wavy waters and storefronts that are accented with a [garden of blooming flowers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/structural-botany). If you're a fan of surrealist art imagery, you will love these captivating works by Merve Ozaslan. Image Credit: Merve Ozaslan ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Vintage Photo Collages:** Exploring the use of vintage photos in collages to create layered and visually stunning compositions. - **Nature-themed Art:** The incorporation of natural elements in art, such as landscapes and botanical imagery, to create visually captivating pieces. - **Topographic Compositions:** Creating layered compositions that combine monochromatic and colorful tones for a visually engaging effect. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Photography:** Photographers can explore the use of vintage photos and nature imagery to create unique and captivating compositions. - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can draw inspiration from nature-themed artwork to create visually stunning and innovative pieces. - **Fashion and Retail:** Fashion brands and retail spaces can incorporate nature-themed art and topographic compositions to create visually captivating displays and products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Sculptural Mixed-Media Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folded-echoes.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [Natural Material-Transformed Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/borrowed-earth-collaborative.md) - [Layered Color Textiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tekla-evelina-severin-and-layered.md) - [Mineral-Inspired Digital Art Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neogene-collection.md) - [Paper-Made Mosaic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-life-architecture-exhibition.md) - [Topographic Wooden Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/topographic-coffee-table.md) - [Nature-Celebrating Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nature-predates-man.md)