‘Weird’ is a good word to describe London-based photographer Chloe Newman’s bizarre photography. Newman dips her toe into the truly bizarre with the series of images entitled ‘Visual Conflicts,’ ‘Something Wrong’ and ‘Blank Tropicana.’
The images look innocuous at first glance, but there is something truly unsettling about each one, even if you can’t put your finger on why that is. For instance, the image of the sunny-side eggs on top of the balloon. Other images include a hand dripping some syrupy liquid onto a bouquet of flowers, a hand (complete with dramatic nails) reaching ominously from in between a set of blinds or from beneath a pool, or facially obstructing scarves that match the wallpaper and leave their wearer faceless.
Newman’s photos are visually stunning, with contrast between the bright colors and the objects within the photos. The result is a collection of stylized, oddball photos.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Bizarre Photography
- Opportunity for artists to create visually stunning and unsettling photographs that challenge traditional perspectives.
- Surreal Imagery
- Potential for incorporating surreal elements into various forms of visual arts, pushing boundaries and sparking intrigue.
- Visual Conflicts
- Emerging trend of juxtaposing conflicting elements in photography to create a sense of unease and provoke thought.
Sectors Adopting This
- Photography
- Opportunity for photographers to experiment with unconventional concepts and imagery, creating captivating and thought-provoking visual content.
- Art and Design
- Potential for artists and designers to explore surreal concepts through various mediums, attracting curious audiences and driving creative innovation.
- Fashion and Advertising
- Opportunity for fashion designers and advertising agencies to incorporate surreal and unconventional elements into campaigns, captivating viewers and leaving a lasting impression.
