Angela Strassheim’s 'Evidence' photography series documents sites where familial homicides have taken place. Strassheim's morbid curiosity with carnage and bloodshed arose thanks to her past career as a forensic photographer.
Despite the endless attempts to clean and cover these spaces, the memory of murder lingers within. The black-and-white photographs of the interiors are especially haunting because, with the use of 'Blue Star' solution, the hidden blood splatters are illuminated by reactivating remaining DNA. The pictures of the suburban exteriors are even more mysterious. Strassheim titled each image with the name of the murder weapon, leaving the viewer to wonder, rather than see, about the gory details of the crime.
Strassheim discusses the project by saying, "Could we be a victim of violence or perform an act of violence against a loved one out of our immense capacity to feel jealousy, anger, rage, and desperation in a moment of extreme emotion? These photographs allow for the viewer to entertain the idea that this situation could involve anyone of us."
Chilling Homicidal Photography
This Evidence Photography Series Examines Crime Scenes
Trend Themes
1. Forensic Photography - Opportunities exist for the development of new technologies and techniques in the field of forensic photography.
2. True Crime Entertainment - The public's fascination with true crime offers opportunities for the entertainment industry to create new forms of media consumption.
3. Memory Preservation - New methods for preserving memories and mementos of loved ones could be developed to help individuals cope with the aftermath of tragedy.
Industry Implications
1. Forensic Science - The forensic science industry could benefit from the development of new and innovative technologies in forensic photography.
2. Entertainment - The entertainment industry could capitalize on the true crime trend by producing new forms of media content that cater to the public's interests.
3. Mental Health - The mental health industry could explore new methods and techniques for helping individuals cope with tragedy and preserve memories of loved ones.