Brea Souders' latest series of images may not resemble your idea of scientific photography, but rest assured, there are genuine scientific concepts behind each shot. Souders became fascinated with static electricity back in 2012 and continues to explore it with her photography. Static electricity ensues when an electron imbalance occurs on the surface of an object, causing it to carry an invisible, attractive charge.
In her series, Sounders resurrects discarded negatives, photographing them clinging (due to the static electricity) onto acetate sheets, in various arrangements.
Her official site explains the project as a "material form of haunting; traces of her personal history lingered in abstracted and incomplete forms on an invisible ground, and are now the inhabitants of wholly new photographs. Images that were presumed to be dead and gone are resurrected; bathed in the light of rebirth."
What's Driving This Trend
- Static Electricity Photography
- Embracing the concept of static electricity in photography opens up opportunities for capturing unique and captivating images.
- Reimagining Discarded Negatives
- Exploring the use of discarded negatives in photography through static electricity creates a fresh perspective on reusing and repurposing old materials.
- Abstracted Haunting Photography
- Using static electricity to create abstract and haunting photographs introduces a new artistic expression and storytelling element.
Who This Affects Most
- Photography
- The photography industry can embrace static electricity as a technique to innovate and expand creative possibilities.
- Material Repurposing
- The material repurposing industry can explore the potential of static electricity in transforming discarded materials into new and unique products.
- Art and Visual Marketing
- The art and visual marketing industries can incorporate static electricity photography to create attention-grabbing and memorable visuals for various purposes.
