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# Slacking Police Portraits
Unusual Authoritative Poses From Jansson Stegner

By Cowbag | Published 2009-04-13 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whimsical-police-portraits-unusual-police-poses-from-jansson-stegner
References: [booooooom](http://www.booooooom.com/2009/01/13/jansson-stegner/)

I love this take on portraying police officials from artist Jansson Stegner. His [whimsical style portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-portraits) feature officials, such as police officers, and places them in positions to convey that they are most certainly not paying attention to work. Instead, they appear posing for the ‘camera’ such as the police man pictures among the pink roses.

Really unusual, great stuff.

**Implications** - Though art such as that of Jansson Stregner seems strange at first, it is in fact riddled with [social commentary](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snowflake-exhibition). [Esoteric pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-flow) such as these provide artists and companies with a great way to communicate a controversial message to the mass consumer, and will hopefully encourage deeper thought.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.8/10
- Popularity: 50% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign)

## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Whimsical Art:** Exploring whimsical art as a form of social commentary presents an opportunity for artists and companies to communicate controversial messages.
- **Disruptive Portrayals:** Utilizing unconventional portrayals of professions, like police officers, can create disruption and provoke deeper thought.
- **Artistic Social Critique:** Embracing esoteric pieces, such as Jansson Stegner's police officer portraits, can serve as a platform for social critique and encourage contemplation.

### Where This Applies

- **Art:** The art industry can harness whimsical portrayals to challenge societal norms and initiate discussions on sensitive topics.
- **Media and Advertising:** Incorporating unconventional art into media campaigns and advertising strategies can captivate audiences and effectively convey controversial messages.
- **Social Activism:** Artists and organizations involved in social activism can leverage whimsical art to spark conversations and raise awareness about pressing issues.

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