Delilah Jones creates images that make time travel look as easy as tearing through a photographic image. The Portland-based artist's 'Portal' series juxtaposes two images in order to create the sensation that time and space are distorted and manipulable.
The images involve random pictures, many of which look as if they were found in a National Geographic magazine, that are made to look as if two realities are colliding into each other.
The impression is borderline surreal and entirely fantastical. The center image takes the focus, making the encompassing picture appear as if it is merely a superficial layer of existence. Looking at these pictures one almost feels as if they are a wizard, tearing open a portal in time in order to cross between different realities.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Collage Art
- Artists and designers can explore using collage techniques to create fantastical, surreal landscapes through their work.
- Juxtaposition
- The art of combining unexpected visuals and concepts in order to develop unique and surprising compositions can inspire creativity in design and advertising.
- Multidimensional Imagery
- Expanding on traditional 2D imagery to create distorted, manipulated, and visually immersive compositions can transform branding and marketing campaigns.
Where This Applies
- Advertising
- Using collaged images and unexpected combinations in ad campaigns can grab the attention of target audiences and differentiate brands in crowded markets.
- Fine Art
- Exploration of multi-media and dimensional art styles can inspire groundbreaking new works that challenge traditional forms and styles.
- Editorial
- Use of collage and manipulation techniques in editorial design and photojournalism can add depth and intrigue to stories and features, and engage audiences in dynamic and exciting ways.
