Still Life is a photography project by Kohshin Finley that documents a selection of images focused on objects, interiors and everyday scenes. The project presents photographs that isolate materials, surfaces and spatial relationships, using controlled framing and lighting to record visual details without staged setups. Still Life functions as a cohesive body of work rather than a single narrative, with each image standing independently while contributing to the overall series. The photographs reflect Finley’s approach to observing familiar environments through deliberate composition and restraint.
The project includes images featuring domestic objects, architectural elements and textured surfaces arranged within natural or lived-in settings. Finley’s photographs emphasise balance, material contrast and scale, often placing organic and manufactured elements within the same frame. Still Life is presented as an ongoing exploration of visual form rather than a themed exhibition, focusing on consistency of method and subject matter. The series aligns with Finley’s broader photographic practice, which centres on careful observation and documentation rather than conceptual abstraction.
Image Credit: Jeffrey Deitch, Joshua White Photography
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Minimalist Photography
- A rising art trend is the minimalist photography style that highlights commonplace objects through strategic lighting and composition.
- Everyday Aesthetics
- There is a growing fascination with capturing everyday aesthetics, emphasizing overlooked beauty in common environments.
- Material and Spatial Focus
- Artists are increasingly exploring the interplay of materials and spatial relationships, leveraging photography to highlight textural contrasts.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Art Galleries
- Art galleries are experiencing a demand for exhibitions that showcase everyday scenes and objects, offering new perspectives on ordinary settings.
- Interior Design
- Interior design leverages photography to inform and inspire room compositions, using art as a tool for visualizing textures and scales.
- Photography Studios
- Photography studios are embracing projects that prioritize natural settings over staging, allowing for authentic representations of subjects.
