The art of dual exposure in photography exploded on the scene a couple of years ago and since then artists have been putting their own spin on it; the latest is Hiki Komori. Hiki Komori, who takes his or her name from the Japanese phenomenon of reclusive adolescents or adults who withdraw from social life, captures the essence of this chosen solitude in a powerful and beautiful way.
In particular, Hiki Komori combines faces and bodies with industrial landscapes to better flesh out each seemingly opposing subject matter. The artist then gives the 'collages' a soft aged appearance that really brings out the emotion in each image. Although there is a strong sense of loneliness in Hiki Komori's photographic works, there is something quietly contemplative about them as well that is much more productive.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Aged Dual Exposure Photography
- The trend of combining human and industrial portraits in photography creates opportunities for artists to explore the duality of opposing subject matters.
- Soft Aged Appearance
- The trend of giving collages a soft aged appearance creates opportunities for photographers to evoke emotion in their images.
- Contemplative Photography
- The trend of capturing reclusive subjects in photography creates opportunities for artists to express the productive aspects of solitude.
Where This Applies
- Art
- Artists can capitalize on aged dual exposure photography to create unique and emotive works that stand out in the art world.
- Photography
- Photographers can explore the trend of combining human and industrial portraits in their work to create impactful and thought-provoking images.
- Fashion
- Fashion designers can draw inspiration from the soft aged appearance trend to create vintage or nostalgia-inspired collections.
