When filmmamker Eadweard Muybridge first discovered cinema, he did something similar to São Paulo, Brazil-based artist Lucas Simões -- he used several photographs together to recreate one single action. Similarly, Simões weaves a series of sequential photos to produce a sense of motion and, thus, create a short story.
The series titled Quasi-cinema and consists of a collection of shots delicately bended in half and sewed together on fabric and wood. The slight bend creates a distorted sequence of action of a subject on location. In order to create a sense of motion, each photo is slightly different from the other, but once woven together, they give life to a narrative. The artist explains, "They are photos that represent a frame from a film. Each photo is often revealed by merely moving the image within the photo a few millimeters."
Lucas Simões honors the birth of cinema in an artistic and unique way.
Woven Cinematic Captures
Lucas Simões Honors the Birth of Cinema
Trend Themes
1. Sequential Photography - Use of sequential photos woven together to create a sense of motion and storytelling.
2. Distorted Narrative - Deliberate bending and sewing of images to create a distorted sequence of action.
3. Motion Through Variation - Creating a sense of motion by using slightly different photos woven together.
Industry Implications
1. Visual Arts - Opportunity for artists to experiment with new techniques and storytelling methods.
2. Film and Entertainment - Incorporating sequential photography techniques in cinematography for unique storytelling.
3. Interior Design - Use of woven cinematic captures as artistic decor in homes, offices, and public spaces.