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Life-Like Cinematic Dioramas

Rick Finkelstein Creates Mini Fabricated Scenes Full of Emotion

— September 21, 2012 — Art & Design
Rick Finkelstein is a master at dioramas. While many of the mini scenes that have cropped up over the last few months have revolved around toy characters living in a big world, this talented artist and photographer has decided to create deceptively life-like scenarios instead. By creating such a cinematic world, Rick Finkelstein forces people to question what is real and not real.

Originally a trial lawyer and law professor, Rick Finkelstein found his calling in art later in life. Starting with dark and menacing charcoal drawings centered around the crime scenes and accidents that came up in his cases, Rick Finkelstein stumbled upon the art of dioramas. His past career shapes his work. Rick Finkelstein writes, "A criminal trial lawyer does two things. He tells stories. And he also frames a case, decides what is included and excluded."
Trend Themes
1. Miniature Dioramas - Creating miniature dioramas that mimic real-life scenarios offers opportunities for immersive storytelling experiences and innovative product displays.
2. Cinematic Realism - Exploring the world of cinematic realism in art and photography opens up possibilities for blurring the lines between fiction and reality in various visual mediums.
3. Emotional Fabrications - Developing emotionally charged fabricated scenes through dioramas presents avenues for evoking powerful storytelling and empathetic connections.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Photography - The art and photography industries can leverage the trend of creating life-like dioramas to push the boundaries of visual storytelling and artistic expression.
2. Retail and Visual Merchandising - Retailers and visual merchandisers can utilize miniature dioramas to create engaging product displays that captivate customers and encourage purchases.
3. Entertainment and Film - The entertainment and film industries can explore the concept of cinematic realism to enhance viewer experiences and challenge perceptions of reality in storytelling.
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