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Grandly Quiet Galleries

Thomas Jorion's Silencio Series Shows Materiality and Temporality

— September 3, 2011 — Fashion
Despite being in ruins, abandoned buildings have a majestic aesthetic that makes it quite understandable as to why so many photographers and artists are drawn to them; case in point, the Silencio Series. It is as though these creatives hope to find the walls whispering about past secrets and long ago events. Instead, there is a quiet quality about such places that makes them even more magically eerie and enchanting.

Shot by Thomas Jorion, a photographer based in Paris, the Silencio Series focuses on light and composition. Through these two techniques, Jorion is really able to capture the full magnitude of the grandness of each scene. The Silencio Series shows his fascination with neglected areas, encouraging us to observe the materiality and temporality of it all.
Trend Themes
1. Abandoned Building Photography - Opportunities for photographers and artists to capture the majestic aesthetic of abandoned buildings and explore the whispering walls of past secrets and events.
2. Majestic Ruins Aesthetics - Exploring the quiet and eerie quality of abandoned places that make them enchanting and open up disruptive innovation opportunities in architecture and interior design.
3. Light and Composition Techniques - Utilizing light and composition to capture the full grandness and magnificence of neglected areas for photographers and artists, presenting opportunities for experimental photography techniques.
Industry Implications
1. Photography - The field of photography can explore new avenues in capturing the aesthetic and allure of abandoned buildings, utilizing innovative techniques to create unique visual narratives.
2. Architecture and Interior Design - By taking inspiration from the quiet and enchanting qualities of abandoned places, disruptive innovation opportunities arise in creating unique architectural and interior design concepts that evoke a sense of mystery and beauty.
3. Art - Artists can incorporate the concept of neglected areas and the temporality of ruins into their work, opening up new possibilities for thought-provoking installations and mixed media art.
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