Through his travels in New York City’s parks, waterways and forgotten buildings, photographer Will Ellis photographs objects found in abandoned places for his nostalgic New York photography series 'New York, Lost and Found.'
"Most of the time, I abide by the “leave nothing but footprints, take nothing but pictures” rule, but some objects I come across are too fascinating, too mysterious, or too grotesque to leave behind," says Ellis.
The artist’s love for discarded relics and forgotten toys found in haunting city spots shines through in the eerie New York photography series. Lit up with expert precision, the images of the city's discarded treasures is photographed in a way to make sure there is no sentimentality in the series, only a sense of nostalgia.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Abandoned Relic Photography
- Photography series capturing abandoned objects opens up opportunities for new creative processes
- Nostalgic Art
- The nostalgia evoked by the photography series can be used to create new forms of art and design
- Preservation of Relics
- Growing appreciation for abandoned relics has led to new efforts for their preservation
Industries Being Reshaped
- Art and Photography
- New trend in abandoned relic photography creates opportunities for new forms of art and photography
- Historical Preservation
- Discarded relics have sparked new interest in historical preservation
- Design and Architecture
- Nostalgia and abandoned relics can be incorporated into design and architecture of spaces
