Re-creating the past is something many artists try to do, but the final product often ends up looking like poorly based imitations of vintage artworks that simply can't be recreated with expensive high-tech equipment. Visual artist Samy Sfoggia has created these alluring old school black white stills that are based on 1920s criminal mugshots.
The photos have a definite old world feel to them, but with a distinct edge to them that separates the photos from your everyday run of the mill art student photos. Sfoggia mostly uses film cameras and black and white negative films to capture these beautifully haunting shots of criminalized portraits. With every passing day more and more people seem to think that just because they've spent over a thousand dollars on a DSLR means they're a photographer. Workmanship such as these simply can't be bought.
Baroque Mugshot Photography
The Samy Sfoggia Imitations of Vintage Past Has a Beautiful Edge to It
Trend Themes
1. Vintage-inspired Photography - Exploring the use of film cameras and black and white negative films to recreate a distinct old world feel in photography.
2. Reviving Historical Aesthetics - Recreating vintage artworks and criminal mugshots with a beautiful edge, capturing the allure of past eras.
3. Authenticity in Artistic Expression - Rejecting the idea that expensive high-tech equipment defines photography, emphasizing the importance of skill and workmanship.
Industry Implications
1. Photography - This trend provides an opportunity for photographers to experiment with film cameras and explore vintage aesthetics.
2. Art - Artists can be inspired to revive historical aesthetics and create unique pieces that capture the essence of the past.
3. Education - Teaching the value of skill and workmanship in art, encouraging aspiring artists to focus on authenticity rather than expensive equipment.