Katie Shapiro, a master's candidate in photography at the University of California - Irvine, captured these photographs to express her feelings of confusion and displacement at the idea of medical testing. Her project is titled 'There is ever anything conclusive, just an endless series of tests.' This title is taken from the Lorrie Moore book 'Self Help,' which addresses the anxiety and confusion induced by medical testing.
The photographs experiment with disoriented photograms and studio-based processes to confuse and confound the viewer and provoke thought on the subject of medical testing.
Katie Shapiro's photos are highly disorienting but they have one thing in common -- all the photos project a scientific, laboratory-like energy, reminding the viewer of x-rays and medical equipment.
"The results of these photographic experiments are uncertain, yet I am driven by intuition and play."
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Abstract Medical Art
- There is an opportunity to create abstract artwork related to medical testing that evokes thought and emotion in viewers.
- Scientific Photography
- There is potential to create photography that gives off a laboratory-like energy, specifically for the medical and science industries.
- Confusing Imagery
- Disorienting imagery could be used to provoke thought and conversation on difficult topics such as medical testing.
Where This Applies
- Medical Industry
- There is an opportunity to use abstract art and photography in medical spaces to create a visually interesting environment for patients.
- Science Industry
- Scientific photography can be used to create visually stunning content for science textbooks and scientific research papers.
- Art Industry
- The art industry can utilize confusing, abstract imagery to spark discussions on societal and personal issues.
