# Gloriously Grotesque Photography Shoreditch Wildlife Documents Reckless Lifestyles By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2014-10-31 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shoreditch-wildlife References: [itsnicethat](http://www.itsnicethat.com/articles/shoreditch-wildlife) & [dougiewallace](http://www.dougiewallace.com/) In his [new book](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holy-ohio), 'Shoreditch Wildlife,' photographer Dougie Wallace captures the grit, grime and debauchery of London's notorious East End neighborhood. The issue of gentrification aside, Shoreditch is a happy mix of back-packers passing through, licentious, drunken regulars and some downright [eccentric characters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-54). It is this peculiar hodge-podge of people that have made the place so intriguing, especially for Wallace, who takes on the role of an anthropologist exploring a new community. Wallace's series is an [honest look](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-last-resort-exhibition) at Shoreditch's illustrious inhabitants, capturing even their lowest low with an integrity and sincerity. No matter what state the subject is in, each image is alluring and compelling, much like peeking into a subversive, sometimes-grotesque world and feeling like a tourist. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 99% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Voyeuristic Aesthetic:** Opportunities lie in creating products and services that capitalize on the appeal of voyeurism and gritty realism. - **Anti-gentrification Art:** The rise of anti-gentrification art presents opportunities in creating pieces that highlight marginalized communities and counteract the effects of gentrification. - **Unconventional Documentaries:** There is potential for innovative documentary projects that capture the essence of unconventional and overlooked cultures in a raw and honest way, similar to Dougie Wallace's 'Shoreditch Wildlife'. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Photography:** Photographers can explore a grittier and more voyeuristic aesthetic in their work that captures the essence of marginalized communities and promotes anti-gentrification messages. - **Art:** Artists can create thought-provoking pieces that resist gentrification and showcase the beauty in unconventional communities. - **Film and Television:** Unconventional documentaries that capture the essence of overlooked and subversive cultures can be developed, actively seeking rawness and honesty. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [British Youth-Culture Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-and-away.md) - [Striking Urban Wildlife Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clare-allin.md) - [Hipster Era Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cobrasnake-y2ks-archive.md) - [Unique Artistic Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche.md) - [Disruptive Fashion Art Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dirty-looks.md) - [Chalk Streams Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/british-conceptual-landscape-photographer.md) - [Interactive Colorful Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/david-hockney-bigger-closer.md) - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md) - [Broken Bike Lock Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/people-and-places.md)