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Digitally Distorted Architecture

A Wayward World of Surreal Structures by Philip Dujardin

— March 21, 2012 — Art & Design
These splendorous surreal structures by Philip Dujardin will make you do a double take. As a photographer and digital artist, Dujardin turns the world you know into a superficial one. Buildings and homes are distorted, looking as if they've been erected by a builder without a blueprint.

After taking photographs of mundane and industrial-like buildings, Dujardin uses digital editing techniques to manipulate original structures into uncanny architecture. Some of the images take form of a crumpled piece of paper while others look completely out of place. Random building parts are jutted into uncommon places leaving these architectural superstructures with no pattern or formality.

These surreal structures by Philip Dujardin deviate from what we consider normal; however, these photographs will make you imagine without borders.
Trend Themes
1. Surreal Architecture - This trend presents opportunities for architects to push the boundaries of traditional design and create unique and imaginative structures.
2. Digital Manipulation - This trend highlights the potential for digital artists to transform ordinary buildings into art pieces through editing techniques, opening up new possibilities for creative expression.
3. Disrupted Perception - This trend challenges our preconceived notions of architecture and encourages us to question the relationship between form, function, and beauty in design.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - Architecture professionals can explore innovative ways to rethink building design and incorporate surreal elements, attracting clients who desire one-of-a-kind structures.
2. Digital Art - Digital artists can utilize the concept of digitally distorted architecture to create visually striking and thought-provoking artwork, appealing to collectors and enthusiasts.
3. Photography - Photographers can experiment with techniques to capture and enhance the unique aesthetic of surreal structures, creating captivating images for editorial, advertising, or fine art purposes.
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