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Conceptually Surreal Still Life

Photographer Justin Poulsen Boasts a Rabbit Hole of Weird Work

— April 2, 2014 — Fashion
The still life work of Justin Poulsen, a photo illustrator and architectural photographer based in both Toronto and Calgary, Canada, will boggle people's minds. Cleverly conceptual, they interpret the world in a very different way. For instance, Justin Poulsen depicts luxury brand Louis Vuitton as a classic Chinese finger trap, which speaks volumes, while a paper raven emerges from the pages of an Edgar Allan Poe poem and a pink tongue rolls out of a Pepto Bismol bottle.

Full of creativity and imagination, Justin Poulsen invites his audience to see the world with fresh eyes. But not just for reality's sake, for surreality's sake as well. Sometimes people need to jump down the rabbit's hole to gain new perspective of their lives and surroundings. Justin Poulsen's work is such a rabbit hole.
Trend Themes
1. Surreal Still Life - The trend of creating surreal still life photography can disrupt the traditional still life genre and offer new ways of looking at everyday objects.
2. Conceptual Interpretation - The trend of interpreting traditional objects in unusual or unexpected ways can disrupt consumer perceptions and offer new marketing opportunities.
3. Imaginative Photography - The trend of using imagination and creativity to create captivating photographs can disrupt traditional photography techniques and offer new ways of expressing ideas.
Industry Implications
1. Advertising - The advertising industry can utilize surreal still life photography to create attention-grabbing campaigns that disrupt traditional advertising strategies.
2. Art - The art world can embrace conceptual interpretation of everyday objects to disrupt traditional art forms and offer new ways of expressing ideas and emotions.
3. Fashion - The fashion industry can utilize imaginative photography to disrupt traditional fashion photography and offer new ways of showcasing clothing and accessories.
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