That Sebastien Tixier captured photographs of Greenland is unsurprising to those who know him well, as he has been dreaming of going to Greenland ever since he was a young boy. His father had regaled him with stories about the Greenland Inuit, and Tixier imagined them in their thick animal skins, living on ice and surrounded by magnificent, limitless cliffs of snow and ice.
When Tixier eventually went to Greenland to pursue his photographic project, he encountered a place that was different from how he imagined it to be in many ways. His resulting photos of Greenland capture the people, living conditions, traditions and astounding natural beauty. However they also show how the country is slowly trying to adopt modern lifestyles.
Transitional Greenland Photography
Sebastian Tixier Captures Photos of Greenland In Transition
Trend Themes
1. Greenlandic Cultural Transition - Photographic evidence of Greenland's shift from traditional to modern lifestyles presents opportunities for companies to innovate in preserving indigenous cultures.
2. Climate Change Effects on Culture - The changes in Greenland's environment and culture due to climate change could present opportunities for businesses focused on sustainability and ethical practices.
3. Visual Storytelling on Culture - Visual storytelling of indigenous cultures and their transitions provides avenues for creative innovation in marketing and media industries.
Industry Implications
1. Tourism - Greenland's complex cultural narratives provide opportunities for responsible tourism businesses to engage in cultural preservation efforts while providing unique travel experiences.
2. Fashion - Adapting traditional clothing styles to modern preferences can provide unique design opportunities for clothing brands while supporting the preservation of indigenous fashion.
3. Environmental Conservation - The shifts in Greenland's environment brought on by climate change present opportunities for environmental conservationists and sustainability-focused businesses to address the growing threat to indigenous cultures and their way of life.