As someone who's been known to fall asleep on public transportation far more than I'd like to admit, I've always feared that a stranger might snap my photo mid-drool, which is why I was extremely relieved to not find myself hidden in the candid captures of Michael Cinque's 'Sleeping in Public' photo series.
Cinque, a California-based photographer, created the series after unintentionally collecting a number of portraits showing people in their most vulnerable drowsy states. Featuring a collection of both comedic and sentimental photos, the series explores the idea of exposing one's private moments in public. Though it isn't unusual to see a person fall asleep on a park bench or in the waiting room of the doctor's office, there's still a sense of vulnerability and humor associated with it.
What's Driving This Trend
- Public Sleep Culture
- Create products or services that cater to the needs of people who fall asleep in public.
- Candid Photography
- Develop technology that captures candid moments without compromising privacy.
- Vulnerability Aesthetics
- Explore marketing techniques that center around capturing vulnerable moments in a positive light.
Who This Affects Most
- Photography
- Innovate ways to capture candid moments and monetize them.
- Consumer Electronics
- Design products that prioritize privacy and consent while capturing personal moments.
- Marketing
- Find new ways to harness vulnerability and connect emotionally with audiences.
