The Julian Calverley 'Structure' series is a breathtaking example of completely dismantled photography. The industrial development centred snaps are unbelievably beautiful considering their lack of real sparkle and, rather, intense grit.
The cityscapes peppered with cranes, the development plants growing older under a layer of rust and bridges be-speckled with grime are what truly sets this series apart from many other industrial shoots.
Calverley, a photographer that has worked with Kodak, the Wall Street Journal, Yamaha, and Mercedes among many others, captures the raw, desolate landscapes beautifully. Entirely upfront about their lack of glamor, these shots are a complete representation of what some of us know certain areas of aging cities to look like.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Industrial Decay Aesthetic
- Opportunity for photography and art industries to provide a new take on urban exploration through the beauty of desolation and aging architecture.
- Unpolished Beauty Imagery
- Potential for advertising and marketing industries to capitalize on the unique visuals that showcase unconventional aesthetic beauty.
- Grime and Grit Art
- Chances for fashion and design industries to incorporate rugged and raw elements into their products.
Where This Applies
- Photography
- Using unconventional sites and decaying environments as a backdrop for compositions that challenge traditional aesthetics.
- Art
- Depicting decay as a theme and a symbol of our present culture, possibly merging the line between art and emotional expression.
- Architecture
- Incorporating industrial decay into designs and exploring how the visual textures of aging construction and urban structures could be featured in contemporary work.
