More often than not, trained dancers are used as models for their graceful movements full of strength and flexibility; Inframen by Nir Arieli, a photographer based in New York City, is a photo series that delves a little deeper. Focusing on more classic portraits, the series brings a different beauty to light, one that revolves around the sentiment put forth by the photographer, "To be a dancer is to work your body to the breaking point."
Shot using an infrared technique that reveals details that are under the subject's abused skin, Inframen by Nir Arieli exposes the fragility of being just human. Stark, subtle and surreal, the images nevertheless belie the power of their body and resolve.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Infrared Portraiture
- Infrared portraiture is a trend that captures the fragility and strength of the human body using a unique photography technique.
- Human Vulnerability
- Human vulnerability is a trend that explores the emotional and psychological aspects of the human body under pressure in the arts.
- Subverting Traditional Beauty Standards
- Subverting traditional beauty standards is a trend in art that challenges the common definitions of beauty through unique and unconventional portrayals.
Where This Applies
- Photography
- Photography industry professionals can leverage the trend of infrared portraiture to create unique and striking images that capture the fragility and strength of the human body.
- Dance
- The dance industry can explore the trend of human vulnerability, using choreography and performance to showcase the emotional and psychological aspects of the human body under pressure.
- Beauty and Fashion
- The beauty and fashion industries can embrace the trend of subverting traditional beauty standards by featuring unique and unconventional models and styles that challenge societal norms.
