Within these conceptual photos in ‘Repulsion,’ photographer Ata Mohammadi creates interesting weapons out of everyday sights and items. The photos in sepia are disturbingly creepy.
Some of the weapons include guitar strings made of barbed wire, an umbrella with a knife as a handle and a tea bag of pills. Other than these homemade conceptual weapons, there are also images that are equally as disturbing. One of these particular images is woman with her ħijāb locked shut. Being from Iran, the photographer shows a few images that question certain cultural practices.
Overall the photos are disturbing and turn everyday sights into horrific ones. Although they are conceptual photos, the photographer wants us to think about certain cultures and ways of life in a different way. By using photography and digital photography, the photos become eerily realistic.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Disturbing Conceptual Weaponry
- Opportunity for innovative designs that redefine the function and purpose of everyday items.
- Questioning Cultural Practices in Art
- Opportunity for artists to spark conversation and challenge societal norms through their work.
- Hyper-realistic Digital Imagery in Photography
- Opportunity for photographers to push the limits of reality and create new visual experiences for their audience.
Where This Applies
- Art and Photography
- Utilizing creative expression to challenge perspectives and initiate social commentary.
- Product Design
- Designing objects in a way that increases functionality and promotes societal change.
- Digital Imaging and Graphic Design
- Advancing technology and techniques to elevate visual storytelling through realistic digital imagery.
