This year we have watched oil prices go from record highs to a tremendous four year low. The recession has left people more preoccupied with these figures than ever, but the OPEC president expects oil prices have already hit their low.
While we don’t know what 2009 will bring, we do know that 2008 brought plenty of media attention on oil prices, but we also saw that it inspired a lot of creativity.
This image gallery includes photos from Flickr users inspired by the soaring cost of oil prices in 2008. Some are artistic metaphors, while others are depictions of the human impact oil prices have had. This just drives home the fact that anything can inspire an artist.
Image Credits from Flickr:
Stephen Poff | d70focus | jystyn | hrmnstrfr | amyfry2000 | JoeBehrPalmSprings | henri ismail | catchesthelight | macwagen | bitzcelt
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Oil-inspired Photography
- An opportunity for artists to reflect on the impact of oil prices on society and the environment through their art.
- Creative Inspiration From Crisis
- A trend of increased creativity during times of crisis and uncertainty.
- Art as Social Commentary
- An opportunity for artists to use their work as a reflection of current events and issues.
Sectors Adopting This
- Art and Photography
- The art and photography industries can expand their offerings to include more socially conscious and commentary-driven pieces.
- Oil and Gas
- The oil and gas industry can consider partnering with artists to create awareness around the impact of their industry on society and the environment.
- Media and Advertising
- Media and advertising companies can leverage this trend to create socially conscious ad campaigns that resonate with consumers.
