Robin Schwartz’s poignant photoseries titled ‘Amelia’s World: Animal Affinity’ depicts her daughter Amelia with various exotic animals. The series is an exploration into the Schwartzes’ fable fantasy world, fueled by their vivid imaginations.
Schwartz explains that her unusual affinity for photographing Amelia’s interactions with animals stems from their shared eccentricity: "Amelia and I play out our eccentricities of worlds where she and animals not only co-exist, but also have relationships. Animals are not props in my photographs and are not ‘photo shopped’ in. Our world is one where the line of who is a person and who is an animal overlaps and is blurred."
The photos within ‘Amelia’s World: Animal Affinity’ are all artfully composed; some of the images could be an illustration from a childhood fable or a quirky photo album selection, while others are far more haunting and ethereal.
Fabletography
‘Amelia's World: Animal Affinity' by Robin Schwartz
Trend Themes
1. Fabletography - Opportunity to explore the blending of fantasy and reality in photography by creating imaginative and evocative images that capture the connection between humans and animals.
2. Exotic Animal Interactions - Potential to create unique and captivating visuals by capturing the interactions between humans and exotic animals, blurring the line between person and animal.
3. Eccentric Photography - Chance to experiment with unconventional and whimsical photography styles that showcase the imaginative world where humans and animals coexist and have relationships.
Industry Implications
1. Photography - Photographers can tap into the trend of fabletography to create stunning and thought-provoking images featuring animals and humans in unique and imaginative ways.
2. Children's Entertainment - Opportunity to develop interactive experiences, books, or shows that explore the magical and fantastical world where humans and animals form relationships.
3. Art Galleries - Art galleries can feature exhibitions that showcase fabletography, offering viewers a glimpse into a captivating world where the lines between humans and animals are blurred.