KENYA by Diego Arroyo, a photographer based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, is a series of portraits that captures the majestic side of the East Africa state. Including both man and animal, the shots are deep and dark with a fullness of emotion that will strike a cord in anyone's heart.
Whether it is a man with his fellow warriors dressed in colorful beads and carrying sticks or a lone child in dirty clothing with big tearful eyes, KENYA by Diego Arroyo gives people a glimpse into lives from across the world. Living closer to nature than most, especially Westerners, it is only natural that Arroyo would juxtapose them with captures of their native beasts from zebras to giraffes. The landscapes are also stunning.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- African Portraiture
- Professional photographers and artists alike can explore and experiment with the depth and emotion of African portraiture to create new works of art.
- Nature and Wildlife Photography
- Nature and wildlife photographers can learn from Diego Arroyo's use of native beasts such as zebras and giraffes to enhance the backdrop of African portraiture.
- Global Cultural Exchange
- Global Cultural Exchange programs and travel companies can use these photographs as a tool to provide insight into the lives of individuals from around the world.
Sectors Adopting This
- Photography
- Professional photographers can use this series as inspiration to create new works of art and explore the emotional depth of African portraiture.
- Travel
- Travel companies can use these photographs to highlight the beauty of Kenya and its people, promoting tourism to the area.
- Art
- Art galleries and exhibitions can use these portraits to promote artists that focus on African portraiture and showcase the emotional depth of the genre.
