The Beuglies by Damien Blottiere follows the photographer's usual pattern of image irregularity. Exploiting the printed medium in a way that brings even more art to the techniques behind the camera, this creative gives his subjects cut-out paper masks that he combines with cut and past montage methods over the models' entire bodies.
Giving faces, chests and legs five surreal layers of dimension and definition, The Beuglies by Damien Blottiere adds intrigue to the issue of Re-Bel Magazine it's featured in. Photos from his subjects are overlaid with captured body parts from other sources, making characters Ralfi, Chiko, Damo and Delfy flat page Frankensteins.
Styled by Rasharn Agyemang, these strange spreads offer the eyes plenty and the imagination even more.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Layered Collage Art
- Exploring the technique of combining cut-out paper masks and montage methods to create multi-dimensional collage art.
- Image Irregularity
- Using irregular image manipulation techniques to add intrigue and uniqueness to photography.
- Surreal Visuals
- Creating surreal visuals by overlaying body parts from different sources onto photographs.
Where This Applies
- Fashion and Photography
- Opportunities for photographers and fashion brands to experiment with unconventional techniques and create visually striking imagery.
- Print Media and Publishing
- Potential for print magazines and publications to feature artistic and unconventional collages that captivate readers.
- Art and Design
- Disruption in the art world by pushing the boundaries of traditional collage art and introducing innovative techniques.
