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Mysterious Washed-Out Portraits

These Sonia and Mark Whitesnow Portraits are Eerie

— February 22, 2013 — Art & Design
This series of mysterious images by Russian husband and wife duo Sonia and Mark Whitesnow is visually stunning. The images feature a number of ladies who seem to be grappling with some struggle or another. In the series, entitled 'Taming the Storm,' the women are depicted either shroud in illuminated light in anonymous rooms as they look deep in thought.

The titles of the images appear to hint at the underlying meaning for these elusive images. Titles like 'Shadow of Religion,' 'Last Night in the Garden' and 'You’ll Never Go Home Again' all add to the drama. 

Sonia and Mark Whitesnow are a husband and wife artist duo who work and live in Russia. They work in a number of different mediums including photography, traditional painting and digital manipulation.
Trend Themes
1. Washed-out Portraits - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new techniques or technologies to create visually stunning and mysterious portraits that evoke strong emotions.
2. Eerie Atmosphere - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create interactive installations or virtual reality experiences that immerse viewers in eerie and thought-provoking environments.
3. Exploring Inner Struggles - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop storytelling platforms or therapeutic tools that help individuals express and understand their own inner struggles.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Photography - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate artificial intelligence and machine learning into the creation and editing of artworks and photographs.
2. Creative Media - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine traditional artistic disciplines with emerging technologies to produce immersive multimedia experiences.
3. Psychology and Mental Health - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilize technology and data analysis to develop innovative approaches for addressing and supporting mental health issues through artistic expression.
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