Compelling and, in some cases, disturbing, these pictures by Italian photographer Federico Chiesa capture a variety of intricate situations occurring within a surreal environment. Revolving around the principle of the irrational or absurd, Federico Chiesa describes a narrative through the elements within his captures. The pictures, captured in stunning high definition, all contain elements -- emotional response, environment or object -- that disrupt what could otherwise be a fairly coherent representation of reality.
Whether it's an armored knight on a surfboard or a stereo with a set of internal organs spilling out, Federico Chiesa grounds the audience in the familiar and then disrupts that by distorting a specific quality, which disrupts the interpretation and relationship to a seemingly relateable scenario or existence.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Distorted Reality Photography
- A trend in which photography uses surreal elements to disrupt the interpretation and relationship to a seemingly relatable scenario or existence.
- Narrative-based Photography
- A trend in which photography conveys a story or message through the elements within captures.
- Irrational/absurd Photography
- A trend in which photography captures intricate situations within a surreal environment.
Where This Applies
- Art and Photography
- Distorted reality photography has the potential to disrupt traditional photography and create new ways of capturing reality.
- Marketing and Advertising
- Narrative-based photography can be used to convey a powerful message or story in advertising campaigns.
- Film and Entertainment
- Irrational/absurd photography has the potential to inspire new and unique ideas for film and entertainment industries.
