Exhibition stand ideas that actually stop foot traffic.
In a hall where every exhibitor competes for the same three seconds of attention, a live silhouette artist gives visitors a reason to walk toward your stand instead of past it.
Request a ProposalA trade show booth idea visitors queue for
Brochures get left on the table. A live silhouette, cut freehand from black paper in under two minutes, gets photographed, shown to colleagues, and carried home. It's a simple exhibition stand idea that converts curiosity into real time spent at your stand — and a natural opening line for your team to start a conversation.
Key facts
- Each portrait takes me under two minutes: I work at a pace of 35 silhouettes per hour, around 100 portraits at a three-hour event
- I charge per event from a two-hour base, plus a supplement for extra hours and my travel from Barcelona
- I have over 30 years of professional experience
- I cut commissioned silhouettes from a photo: €30 per person, shipping not included
- I work with no technical equipment or setup: I perform in any space, indoors or outdoors, with minimal installation
- I present every silhouette on a card personalised for the event
Live at the booth: profiles cut in real time while visitors queue and watch.
Increases Booth Traffic
A visible, live artistic performance draws attention from across the hall — visitors are naturally pulled toward movement and craft.
A Natural Ice-Breaker
While they wait and watch, your team has the perfect opening to talk — without a hard sell.
Fits Any Industry
Luxury, tourism, technology, gastronomy, finance — the craft adapts to your brand rather than the other way round.
No power, no setup, no complications
All I need is a small table and two chairs. No electricity, no screens, no rehearsal — I arrive, set up in minutes, and work continuously for the duration of your slot, cutting up to 35 silhouettes an hour.
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Every portrait can carry your logo
Each visitor's silhouette is mounted with your company name, event date or logo — a personalised souvenir that keeps your brand visible on a desk or wall long after the exhibition closes, at a fraction of the cost of typical giveaways.
Book the artist for your next fair or congress
Also popular for corporate events and brand activations.
Request a Quote →Frequently asked questions
Can silhouette art be used for brand activations and product launches?
Yes. I can mount each portrait on presentation material carrying a logo, product name or event identity. The brand becomes part of a personal object the guest chooses to keep, as at the iPhone 17 launch for Ooredoo.
What is a good trade show booth idea to attract visitors?
A visible live craft gives people a genuine reason to stop. As I cut a portrait, the process attracts attention and creates a relaxed opening for your team to begin a conversation. See trade shows & fairs.
What makes wedding entertainment memorable for guests?
I believe the most memorable wedding entertainment feels personal and belongs naturally within the celebration. I work quietly during the cocktail hour or reception, without interrupting the programme, and each guest leaves with an individual portrait. See weddings.