Photographer Douglas Smith captures the erosive effects of foreclosed houses in his photo series called 'Scenes From Surrendered Homes.'
The series is located in Central Valley, California and it was shot with natural light and with minimal digital alterations. Scenes From Surrendered Homes gives an artistic face to the destruction and misery caused by unpaid bank statements and the United State’s current financial crisis.
The result is impressive, as empty houses become elegies of lost family memorabilia and human destructive power. Each picture speaks for its self: a blue wall with two nails and heart-shaped stickers evokes the loss of childhood; and a deteriorated white wall with a shelf holding two religious candles questions faith.
With his series, Smith powerfully portrays the shocking reality behind a crisis that is present in many people’s everyday lives.
What's Driving This Trend
- Photography as Social Commentary
- There is a disruptive innovation opportunity to create photography projects that bring awareness to socioeconomic issues and act as a visual call to action.
- Using Art to Portray Social Issues
- There is a disruptive innovation opportunity to create artistic projects that shed light on important social issues.
- Minimal Digital Alteration in Photography
- There is a disruptive innovation opportunity to create photography projects that rely on natural lighting and minimal digital alteration.
Who This Affects Most
- Fine Art Photography
- Fine art photography can harness the power of photography to bring attention to important social issues and inspire social action with art.
- Real Estate Industry
- The real estate industry can use this type of photography to showcase the negative impact of foreclosures and drive responsible lending behaviors.
- Financial Industry
- The financial industry can use this type of photography to educate the public and stakeholders on the true impact of the financial crisis and spur action towards positive change.
