'Lady Things' is a photo series, captured by Toronto-based photographer Robyn Cumming, that consists of surreal portraits of femininity. For the series, Cumming covered her models' faces and heads with soft, delicate objects. Even though the models are of different ages, they somehow become interchangeable with one another thanks to their facial coverings.
The female bodies of the models look almost like inanimate props stuck in a frozen slumber from which they could be revived. There's also something sinister about the appearance of the women in 'Lady Things,' despite the innocent and unassuming postures that they display.
The photographs are captured in front of thoughtfully chosen patterned wallpapers, frilly curtains and -- in some cases -- darkness. Their facial and head coverings display patterns similar to their outfits, creating a peculiar camouflage effect.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Surreal Feminine Portraits
- Exploring the trend of using soft coverings to replace models' heads in photography.
- Interchangeable Models
- Examining the trend of models becoming indistinguishable from each other through facial coverings.
- Sinister Innocence
- Looking at the trend of portraying innocence with a sinister undertone in female portraits.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Photography
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new techniques for creating unique and captivating portraits through unconventional facial coverings.
- Fashion
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create fashion accessories and clothing that incorporate soft coverings inspired by the surreal aesthetic of 'Lady Things'.
- Interior Design
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the incorporation of patterned wallpapers and frilly curtains inspired by the background of the 'Lady Things' photographs.
