Taking a nostalgic trip down a very shadowy and dark memory lane, Matthew Pillsbury‘s long exposure photography series ‘Screen Lives’ is hauntingly beautiful.
Documenting a time during Pillsbury’s life when he came out to friends and family after falling in love with a man and leaving his wife, the ‘Screen Lives’ long exposure photography series represents the photographer's transition.
The 11 photographs of Nate, Pillsbury’s partner, changed the theme of his series completely, which were supposed to document all domestic activity related to glowing screens of every kind from televisions to computers to mobile phones. But that all changed when Pillsbury met Nate.
“I think it took the freedom of my coming out to make a picture like the one of Nate in Vegas or Cell Phone on Venice Beach. I was breaking down the very rules I had set for my own artistic project,” says Pillsbury.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Long Exposure Photography
- The use of long exposure photography to create haunting and intimate images presents opportunities for artists and photographers to experiment with capturing raw and emotional moments.
- Depicting Transitions and Transformations Through Art
- Documenting personal transitions and transformations through art creates opportunities for artists to use their creative expression to share their stories and connect with others who may be going through similar experiences.
- Breaking Boundaries Through Art
- Using art to break down societal norms and rules presents opportunities for artists to challenge and inspire others to think differently and embrace diversity and inclusivity.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Art and Photography
- The art and photography industries have opportunities to promote diversity and inclusivity by showcasing and supporting artists who use their work to represent different identities and experiences.
- LGBTQ+ Representation in Media
- Media industries have opportunities to improve representation and visibility of LGBTQ+ individuals by featuring stories and artwork that depict diverse identities and experiences.
- Social Media and Online Communities
- Social media and online communities have opportunities to promote and support LGBTQ+ representation and inclusivity by creating spaces for individuals to share their stories and connect with others who have similar experiences.
