Mexican photographer Francisco Mata Rosas recently completed a series of photographs titled 'Centro Habana' that, as its name suggests, captures scenes from the streets of the storied Cuban capital.
Havana is a city of contrasts; many people say this about many cities, yet Havana is with unique aspects. From the colonial structures erected to serve as monuments to the Roman Catholic Church and Spanish Empire to the swinging Art Deco architecture of the decadent and corrupt Batista era to the austere buildings of the less than ideal communist period, the city is a story in of itself. Rosas' photography doesn't focus on the architecture of Havana however, but the people.
The photographer focuses his lens on real people leading real lives. The monochromatic color scheme, strange lighting and curious scenes do well to convey the surrealism of a city where the past so easily bubbles up into the present.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Monochromatic Photography
- Exploring the artistic potential of monochromatic color schemes in photography can create a surreal and captivating visual experience.
- Street Photography
- Capturing real-life moments and stories of people in urban environments offers a unique perspective on city life.
- Surrealism in Urban Scenes
- Using unusual lighting and compositions to capture the surreal elements of everyday life in cities can create thought-provoking and visually stunning photographs.
Sectors Adopting This
- Photography
- Photographers can leverage the trends of monochromatic photography and street photography to create compelling visual content for various purposes.
- Art and Design
- Artists and designers can draw inspiration from the surreal elements in urban scenes captured through photography to create intriguing and thought-provoking visual artwork.
- Tourism and Travel
- Tourism and travel industries can utilize unique visual representations of cities, like Havana captured by Francisco Mata Rosas, to promote and attract visitors to experience the authentic and vibrant aspects of a destination.
