Certainly one of my favorite photographers, the David LaChapelle Alan Cummings photo spread is one of the most innovative and imaginative that I have seen in a long while.
The David LaChapelle Alan Cummings photography features the Scottish-born actor (who has a background in stage and theater) in a creatively charged art-nouveau spread that blurs the lines of humanity, focusing on a feel of surrealist androgyny.
Implications - In this beauty and body image-obsessed world, typical photography that is limited to beauty shots is often seen as played out by the consuming public. Artful shots that make statements about this unhealthy societal obsession by playing with unconventional images generate a lot of buzz from the public who are looking for signs that the superficial age may be coming to an end.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Artful Surrealism
- Creating unconventional imagery that makes a statement about societal beauty norms generates buzz and public interest.
- Androgynous Imagery
- Blurring the lines of gender in photography and art can be a way to challenge traditional societal norms and start conversations.
- Humorous Surrealist Photography
- Photography that combines humor and surrealism can be a refreshing change from the seriousness of traditional beauty and fashion photography.
Sectors Adopting This
- Beauty and Fashion
- Using unconventional photography to challenge societal norms around body image and gender can be disruptive innovation for this industry.
- Art and Design
- Creating and promoting artful, surrealist photography can disrupt the traditional standards of beauty and image in the fine art world.
- Advertising and Marketing
- Utilizing humorous, surrealistic photography can be an innovative way to create a refreshing and relatable ad campaign.
