The 'Portrait of Women' collection by Estonian-born artist Heikki Leis are dark and markedly emotional. The black and white images capture various mental states, and evoke the sentiments of despair, longing and loss. This presents a new take on female portraiture, a field that usually opts for fun-loving scenes rife with bright colors and suggestive poses.
Heikki began his career at the Tartu Art Grammar School where he later specialized in 1991 in masonry and sculpture. His collections have been displayed at various Estonian art exhibits, according his freelance work with exceptional notoriety. The Portrait of Women photoshoot is different from many of his other art pieces, which incorporate drawing and 3D projects. The break in the mold here has been a success, relaying a handful of female mindsets to viewers.
What's Driving This Trend
- Emotive Photography
- Capturing deep emotions and mental states through photography creates an opportunity for unique and powerful visual storytelling.
- Alternative Female Portraiture
- Moving away from traditional fun-loving scenes in female portraiture opens up possibilities for more nuanced and evocative representations.
- Exploring Despair and Longing
- Delving into themes of despair, longing, and loss in photography taps into the human experience and offers a fresh perspective on the genre.
Who This Affects Most
- Art
- The art industry can embrace and support emotive photography as a form of creative expression that challenges conventional norms.
- Fashion
- The fashion industry can incorporate alternative female portraiture in campaigns to convey deeper emotions and connect with diverse audiences.
- Media and Publishing
- Media and publishing companies can explore the use of photography that explores themes of despair and longing to create thought-provoking visual content.
