Stefano Cerio's new photography series examines Chinese theme parks in the off-season. Although amusement parks are a fun place to visit during the summer months, these parks are often left untouched for the remainder of the year. This series depicts abandoned theme parks after the guests leave.
Cerio's series is titled 'Chinese Fun' because he specifically looks at Chinese theme parks during the off-season. His series highlights the strange atmosphere that lingers in these abandoned parks after all of the guests have gone. The pictures are lifeless and appear frozen in time, with no one around to appreciate the whimsy and wonder of the amusement park rides.
The series causes the viewer to think about seasonal venues and what is left behind when there is no one around to fill the space.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Off-season Tourism
- Opportunity to leverage off-season travel trends through unique experiences and attractions.
- Abandoned Spaces
- Opportunity to repurpose abandoned spaces for events, alternative use, or creative projects.
- Photography as Art
- Opportunity to showcase photography as a unique way to document and tell a compelling story.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Tourism
- The tourism industry could benefit from offering unique off-season experiences and attractions.
- Real Estate
- The real estate industry could capitalize on repurposing abandoned spaces for events, alternative use, or creative projects.
- Fine Arts
- The fine arts industry could use photography as a unique way to document and tell a compelling story.
