Dirk Kikstra captured scenes of haunting, angsty beauty for the Ones2Watch ‘Impetuous’ editorial. The narrative follows a nomadic troubled beauty through a series of hostel-like scenes. Model Pauline Vandercruysse boasts a taunting energy, evoking a carelessness from viewers. Her deep set eyes and heat gaze suggest a hard-earned wisdom. Kikstra uses both overexposed and soft lighting to create a sort of exposed intimacy, furthering the hard emotions of the narrative. The artist also takes advantage of color as an emotional expression, defining them sporadically while emphasizing youth.
Dirk Kikstra is a Netherland-born photographer. The artist was raised in the States and studied photography in California. Kikstra has assisted the iconic photographer Richard Avedon, who revolutionized the fashion photography world. Dirk is now based out of both NYC and Amsterdam.
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Trend Themes
1. Nomadic Beauty - Opportunity for fashion brands to create clothing and accessories inspired by the carefree and rebellious nature of nomads.
2. Emotional Expression Through Color - Potential for artists and designers to explore the use of color as a means of conveying emotions and evoking specific responses from viewers.
3. Exposed Intimacy - Opportunity for photographers and filmmakers to experiment with lighting techniques that create a sense of vulnerability and rawness in their work.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Fashion brands can incorporate nomadic-inspired designs into their collections.
2. Art and Design - Artists and designers can explore the use of color to evoke specific emotions in their creations.
3. Photography and Filmmaking - Photographers and filmmakers can experiment with lighting techniques to create a sense of vulnerability and intimacy in their work.