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Surrealist Life Photography

Marc Sommer Inverts the Expectations With Gravity Defying Composition

— November 23, 2015 — Fashion
Skilled photographer Marc Sommer's life photography takes a surrealist approach to daily surroundings by creating images that subvert the viewers expectations with visuals that suspend reality. The illustrations capture an inversion or sometimes a comical take on household objects, animals and landscapes with beautifully constructed sets.

Sommer's work gives a sense of whimsicality to mundane and everyday scenarios and settings as he captures scenes that initially might not make any sense. For example, his illustrations showcase a candle curved upside down but still lit, classical musicians playing music but covered in sheets of suffocating plastic, a bird crashing into a wall painted as a sky or a man looking through a pair of glasses secured onto a wall. Each of these illustrations offers a new perspective into the object in focus that is surreal, unexpected and fanciful.
Trend Themes
1. Surrealist Photography - Exploring the realm of surrealism in photography, presenting opportunities to challenge traditional perspectives and create captivating visuals.
2. Everyday Object Inversion - Inverting the expectations of everyday objects through photography, opening up possibilities for creative reinterpretation and storytelling.
3. Whimsical Landscapes - Utilizing whimsical landscapes in photography to transform familiar environments into playful and imaginative scenes, inviting viewers to experience a different reality.
Industry Implications
1. Photography - The photography industry can benefit from incorporating surrealistic elements into their work, attracting new audiences and pushing artistic boundaries.
2. Advertising and Marketing - The advertising and marketing industry can leverage surreal photography to create attention-grabbing campaigns that stand out and leave a lasting impression on consumers.
3. Art and Design - The art and design industry can explore surreal photography as a medium for self-expression and innovation, allowing artists to challenge conventional norms and create thought-provoking visual experiences.
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