Photographer Miki Hasegawa did not have what you would call an "easy pregnancy." Filled with long hospital stays, imposed bed rest and critical bleeding, Hasegawa's pregnancy caused her immense physical and emotional pain. Following her daughter's birth, Hasegawa has experienced a deep-seated anxiety, and fear, for her child's safety.
In 'Jewels,' Hasegawa attempts to see the world from her daughter's perspective. She gets on her daughter's level -- literally, stooping down to a child's height -- in an effort to transform her feelings from fear to amazement. The series' title is in reference to the term Hasegawa's daughter has adopted for anything and everything she finds beautiful; in Hasegawa's eyes, of course, her daughter is the real "jewel."
The series is bathed in soft light, candied colors and the promise of a life.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Child Perspective Photography
- Opportunity for photographers to capture unique and authentic perspectives by exploring the world through a child's eyes.
- Emotional Immersive Art
- Artists can create immersive experiences that evoke deep emotions and provoke empathy by representing personal struggles and perspectives.
- Exploring Parental Anxiety
- There is potential for products and services that help parents understand and address their anxieties, promoting emotional well-being for both parents and children.
Where This Applies
- Photography
- The photography industry can embrace child perspective photography as a new genre, offering photographers new opportunities to connect with audiences on a deeper level.
- Art
- Artists and art galleries can experiment with emotional immersive art to create transformative experiences and engage viewers in a more personal way.
- Parenting and Wellness
- Parenting and wellness industries can develop innovative solutions and resources to support parents in managing anxiety and promoting emotional well-being for themselves and their children.
