If you were the kind of person who cried during Toy Story 3 at the thought of all those toys being abandoned and forgotten, then grab some tissues because Glenn Sloggett photographs of worn-out objects are going to get you crying all over again.
In Glenn Sloggett series of photographs entitled 'Decrepit,' he turns his camera lens on those objects "around us that are weakened and worn out." These photographs stir emotions in the viewer and seem to comment on the relationships we have with objects. Though inanimate, these worn-out objects appear sad and lonely; having served their purpose they are removed or replaced never to used or cared for again.
The first photograph shown is called 'The Bride' and it won Glenn Sloggett the prestigious Josephine Ulrick & Win Schubert Photography Award.
Decrepit Object Photographs
Glenn Sloggett's Series of Worn-Out Objects Will Leave You Heartbroken
Trend Themes
1. Worn-out Object Memorabilia - Create new businesses centered around collecting and displaying worn-out objects that people have emotional connections to.
2. Object Afterlife Industry - Develop new industries and markets centered around restoring or re-purposing worn-out objects.
3. Emotional Object Art - Explore and invest in the growing trend of artists using objects to evoke emotions.
Industry Implications
1. Photography - Photographers can capitalize on the trend of capturing evocative images of worn-out objects for commercial or artistic purposes.
2. Antiques - The antique industry could take advantage of the emotional attachment people have to worn-out objects and begin collecting and selling them.
3. Upcycling - The upcycling industry can use worn-out objects as a source of materials to create new products or artwork.