‘Hopper Meditations’ is a series of digitally manipulated photographs of intimate bedroom scenes, the visual elements of which are inspired by the works of the great American painter Edward Hopper. The series is a nod to Hopper’s famed command of composition, tone, hue and mood.
Tuschman put together pieces by first photographing models against a plain background. He then took photographic images of dollhouse furniture—some of which he built himself—on his set. The photographs of the models and sets were then fused in Photoshop to create marvelous digital composites. This method gave Tuschman a huge amount of control over every aspect and detail of the photographs.
The Hopper Meditations were borne out of Tuschman’s love for the physical presence of paintings and his belief that photography is unsurpassed when it comes to emphasizing visual richness.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Digitally Manipulated Photography
- There is an opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating new techniques and technologies for digitally manipulating photographs.
- Inspired by Art
- There is potential for disruptive innovation in developing new ways to incorporate elements of famous artwork into various forms of media.
- Controlled Composition
- There is a chance for disruptive innovation in creating tools and software that provide photographers with more control over the composition and details of their photographs.
Where This Applies
- Photography
- Photography industries can consider incorporating digitally manipulated techniques to enhance visual richness and creative possibilities.
- Art and Design
- Art and design industries can explore new ways to incorporate elements of famous artwork into their products and services.
- Software Development
- Software development industries can focus on creating tools and software that provide photographers with greater control over the composition and details of their photographs.
