In many ways, Doug Keyes portrays a drive down to the city: tall skyscrapers of office towers and other landmarks of majestic proportions, the mesmerizing city lights and pedestrians crossing the streets.
However, just exactly how much can one person remember the things he or she sees as they were at the end of the day, say, after a long, hectic day of work or running errands? Unless the human brain can "CTRL+S" everything, and I mean everything, then it's not possible to save all of the images we collect.
Seattle-based photographer Doug Keyes presents his 'Collective Memory' collection of images, which constitutes of multiple exposure photographs that aim to record one’s journey along a particular locale. According to MyModernMet, Keyes’ goal “was to record what the eye doesn’t see but the mind retains."
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Multiple Exposure Photography
- The 'Collective Memory' project creates an opportunity for multiple exposure photography techniques to be used in commercial and artistic settings.
- Memorabilia Marketing
- The project offers a unique opportunity for memorabilia marketing, where memories of specific locations become a commodity for sale.
- Virtual Reality Mapping
- The project offers an opportunity for virtual reality mapping innovations based on a user's journey through a particular locality.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Photography
- Doug Keyes' 'Collective Memory' project opens up new avenues in photography, such as multiple exposure and commercial applications.
- Tourism
- The project's focus on a user's journey and work in picturesque locations like Seattle can be used to promote tourism and travel.
- Technology
- The 'Collective Memory' project can be leveraged in tech developments such as virtual reality mapping and AI memory-enhancing technologies.
