Anonymity by Poklong Anading are a series of photos that capture life while concealing identity. While social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram are great tools to connect individuals worldwide, they have created a privacy breach where at the press of a button that privacy is sacrificed.
These photos create a sense of protection where the individuals' bodies are visible, but a white glowing flash replaces the peoples' faces. To create this effect, Anading had the models hold up a mirror to their faces, which reflected back into the eye of the camera.
After receiving his bachelor of fine arts in 1999 at the University of the Phillippines, Poklong Anading began exhibiting his work worldwide. He has completed projects in experimental video, installation, painting and concept-based artwork.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Anonymity Photography
- Exploring the potential of anonymity through photography as a tool for online privacy protection.
- Face-hiding Techniques in Art
- Innovative exploration of face-hiding techniques as an art form with the potential to inspire new approaches to creative expression.
- Privacy Protection Technology
- Advancing technology with a focus on privacy protection to meet evolving consumer demand for enhanced online anonymity and security.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Photography Industry
- Integrating anonymity-focused photography into creative project offerings to meet changing consumer demands for privacy protection.
- Art Industry
- Expanding the use of face-hiding techniques in art installations and other types of creative work as a way to explore the intersection of privacy, anonymity, and self-expression.
- Tech Industry
- Developing new privacy protection technologies that leverage face-hiding techniques to provide enhanced security and privacy features for online users.
