Childhood Lost by Justyna Neryng, a photographer based in Brighton, United Kingdom, is a surreal portrait series that revolves around a costumed child. Yet these are not one's typical Halloween get ups. Instead, the outfits are much more elaborate and convincing, even though they are equally otherworldly. As though stepping out of a fairy tale, there is a vintage Victorian appeal to them as well as an animalistic aesthetic.
Whether channeling her inner feathery sorcerer or a horned warrior, the girl starring in the photo series titled Childhood Lost by Justyna Neryng are impressively serious. Inspired by portraiture from the Golden Age of Dutch painting as well as the land of myths and legends, the timeless portraits are nostalgic, evocative and exploratory. Side note, the series stars the photographer's own daughter.
What's Driving This Trend
- Surreal Portraiture
- Opportunity for artists and photographers to create imaginative and otherworldly portraits that evoke nostalgia and explore the unknown.
- Vintage Aesthetic
- Potential for fashion and interior design industries to incorporate Victorian-inspired elements into their products, creating a sense of nostalgia and charm.
- Myth and Legend Inspiration
- Chance for writers, filmmakers, and game developers to draw upon myths and legends to create captivating and immersive storytelling experiences.
Who This Affects Most
- Art and Photography
- Disruptive opportunity to push the boundaries of traditional portraiture and experiment with surreal and imaginative techniques.
- Fashion
- Incorporation of Victorian-inspired fashion elements offers a disruptive chance to create unique and nostalgic clothing designs.
- Interior Design
- Opportunity for disruptive innovation by introducing vintage Victorian aesthetics into interior design, evoking a sense of nostalgia and allure.
