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Ironic Object Photography

LostAlison Creates Visual Illusions Through Everyday Objects

— January 28, 2021 — Art & Design
These high-contrast portraits by photographer Ali Little (LostAlison) bring visual illusions to life through ordinary everyday objects like tech devices, kitchen tools and more.

The artist's latest project is a series of photographs meant to present familiar items in an ironic way. Whether capturing a sneaker sole's intricate pattern in 'CONVERSE' or spotlighting a pair of shadowy scissors in 'CUT HIM OFF,' LostAlison experiments with vivid object imagery that highly contrasts it 2D backdrops.

Drawing inspiration from popular culture and the idea of color triggering specific memories among viewers, LostAlison's captivating project was lensed during the COVID-19 pandemic in Montréal, Canada. Each of her portraits was shot with a 35mm lens and is representative of memories that are evoked through color, contrast and references to nostalgia.

Image Credit: LostAlison
Trend Themes
1. Ironic-object Photography - Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the field of commercial and advertising photography by creating visual illusions through ordinary objects.
2. Color-triggered Memories - Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the field of art and design by experimenting with vivid object imagery and color to evoke specific memories among viewers.
3. High-contrast Portraits - Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the field of fine art photography by presenting familiar objects in unconventional ways through high-contrast imagery.
Industry Implications
1. Commercial Photography - Opportunity for disruptive innovation in commercial photography by incorporating visually striking object imagery to attract consumers.
2. Advertising - Opportunity for disruptive innovation in advertising by using high-contrast object imagery to create memorable and attention-grabbing campaigns.
3. Art and Design - Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the field of art and design by exploring the use of color and contrast in object imagery to evoke specific emotions and memories.
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