Art director and photographer Peter Lundstrom puts both of his disciplines to work in his ongoing project 'Circus Depression.'
The set design achieves an eeriness that many Hollywood horror flicks fail to pull off. Desolate, decaying scenes play background to the real stars of the show, clowns. The mere mention of that word for many conjures images of scary movies and sleepless childhood nights. Indeed, the clowns that Lundstrom shoots in this series are not the kind you'd expect to make balloon animals. They are more reminiscent of a depression-era circus than a children's entertainer. This is seen in their run-down zoot-suits, their tired, yet still menacing expressions and, of course, the dilapidated buildings and roads they inhabit.
The photography is excellent as well. Each shot enhances the mood that the set design and costumes evoke.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Decaying Scenes
- Opportunity for innovative set design and photography techniques to create eerie and haunting visuals.
- Depression-era Circus
- Potential to reimagine the concept of a circus with a dark and nostalgic twist, appealing to a different audience.
- Menacing Clowns
- Room for reinventing the image of clowns and exploring the darker side of their character for artistic and entertainment purposes.
Sectors Adopting This
- Film and Television Production
- Disruptive innovation opportunities in creating unique horror and thriller experiences with distinct visual styles.
- Fashion and Costume Design
- Potential to design and create new styles of clothing and costumes inspired by the depression-era circus aesthetic.
- Art and Photography
- Room for experimentation with set design, photography techniques, and storytelling to evoke emotions and create captivating visuals.
