# Makeout Mannequins Worm Canevale Makes a Statement With 'Perfect Faces' Photos By Shelby Lee Walsh | Published 2009-12-24 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worm-canevale References: [wormcarnevale](http://www.wormcarnevale.com/portfolio-perfect-faces.html) New York City-based photographer and artist Worm Carnevale shot the gorgeous photo series pictured in the above gallery. This Delray Beach, Florida-born talent brought two mannequins to life in his photoshoot called 'Perfect Faces.' While there is no comment from Worm Canevale regarding the underlying themes of the snapshot, the photo series does lend itself well to a subtle [social commentary](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1). It seems to send a message about what we typically consider beautiful, vanity and [what is fake versus reality](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/masquerade-mask-1). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Artificial Perception:** Exploring the juxtaposition of mannequins with human-like expressions presents an opportunity to challenge perceptions of beauty and reality in art and photography. - **Social Commentary Through Visuals:** Using photography as a medium, artists can convey subtle messages and provoke thought about societal beauty standards and the concept of artificiality. - **Immersive Photography Experiences:** Creating interactive photography installations that challenge viewers to question their notions of beauty and authenticity can provide a unique and engaging art experience. ### Where This Applies - **Artificial Intelligence:** Developing AI-powered mannequins or digital avatars with realistic facial expressions could revolutionize industries like retail, fashion, and entertainment. - **Photography:** Photographers can embrace unconventional subjects and techniques to capture powerful images that spark conversations on societal norms and perceptions. - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can integrate mannequins or lifelike sculptures into their work to explore the themes of beauty, identity, and the human perception of reality. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artful Suspended Fashion Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisible-figures.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Surrealist Beauty Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toiletpaper-magazine.md) - [Surreal Love-Themed Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joakim-ojanen.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [Distorted Furniture Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/first-kiss-at-last-light.md) - [Surreal Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeffrey-deitch-art-gallery.md) - [Warped Dynamic New-Gen Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vern-morph-and-form.md) - [Unique Artistic Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche.md)