The photo series succinctly titled Half by Roman Sakovich, a recent graduate from the Arts University College in Bournemouth, explores the use of drugs. As though channeling their inner Two-Face, the subjects have been photographed twice in order for both portraits to be stitched together to show the stark contrast between a person before and after drug abuse.
Half by Roman Sakovich is at once shocking and powerful. On one side they are normal, responsible human beings and on the other side they are sad and deteriorating. Although incredibly realistic, the drug abuse portrayal was achieved through the use of makeup to gain insight on the superficial judgement people cast on the same person in two different scenarios.
Semi-Drugged Portraits
Half by Roman Sakovich Explores People's Superficial Judgements
Trend Themes
1. Portrait Transformation - The trend of using before and after portraits to showcase transformative experiences.
2. Visual Storytelling - The trend of using photography to convey powerful messages and evoke emotions.
3. Social Commentary - The trend of using art to highlight societal issues and challenge societal norms.
Industry Implications
1. Drug Rehabilitation - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing immersive virtual reality experiences to help individuals understand the consequences of drug abuse.
2. Art and Photography - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating interactive digital platforms that allow users to explore visual stories and engage with different perspectives.
3. Mental Health Awareness - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing education and awareness campaigns that utilize art as a medium to address mental health stigmas.