The "Istigkeit" image series by Mattia Mognetti plays with perception thanks to the artist's use of kaleidoscopic visuals and mirrored photo techniques. Made to resemble mental landscapes, this kaleidoscopic architecture photography by Mattia Mognetti constructs an altered view of reality and pays tribute to futuristic literature of 'Brave New World' author Aldous Huxley.
Quoting Huxley, the word "Istigkeit" refers to "a state of alienation produced by mescalin, a substance that induces a contemplation which is incompatible with action". Photographer Mognetti’s abstracted architecture depictions are captured in black and white and blur the lines of art classification.
The photographs are striking in a set but also stand alone as powerful art pieces that are reminiscent of complex M. C. Escher illustrations. The visually vivid image series is made up of various photo fragments of famous buildings captured in Milan.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Kaleidoscopic Photography
- Exploring the use of mirrored photo techniques to create altered views of reality through photography.
- Abstracted Architecture Depictions
- Blurring the lines of traditional art classification through the use of black and white photography of famous buildings.
- Mental Landscape Imagery
- Creating a futuristic and otherworldly feel to photography by constructing kaleidoscopic visuals of city landscapes.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Fine Art
- There is a potential for artists to explore the use of kaleidoscopic visuals and mirrored photo techniques to create unique artworks with a futuristic twist.
- Architecture and Design
- Architects and designers can explore the use of abstracted depictions of buildings, and focus on the visual aspects of their creations to create innovative designs.
- Photography
- Photographers can take inspiration from Mattia Mognetti's work and explore the use of kaleidoscopic techniques and altered views of reality in their own images.
