Un_Natural Bestiary by Andrea Alessio, a photographer based in Treviso, Italy, is a sad series of photos that depicts animals in artificial landscapes, cages and more. As the title of the project suggests, these conditions are completely unnatural and yet they have become natural over time. As the Steve Bisson writes, "The forest does not frighten modern man anymore. Its sinister night calls no longer stalk the minds of children. Little remains of the supernatural and the wild no longer beckons."
That is because, as Un_Natural Bestiary by Andrea Alessio shows, humans have managed to subdue almost every creature on the planet. Interestingly, Bisson suggests that as these captives lose their animal instincts, so too does man. The series is very eye-opening.
What's Driving This Trend
- Artificial Landscapes
- The trend of creating artificial landscapes for animals in captivity presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in creating more natural and enriching habitats.
- Unnatural Conditions
- The trend of depicting animals in unnatural conditions highlights the need for disruptive innovation in promoting ethical treatment and conservation efforts.
- Loss of Animal Instincts
- The trend of animals losing their instincts in captivity calls for disruptive innovation in developing methods to reintegrate them into their natural environments.
Who This Affects Most
- Zoos
- The trend of artificial landscapes and unnatural conditions in zoos provides opportunities for disruptive innovation in reimagining zoo environments to prioritize animal welfare and conservation.
- Photography
- The trend of capturing animals in unnatural conditions through photography creates a demand for disruptive innovation in promoting awareness and advocacy for animal rights.
- Wildlife Conservation
- The trend of animals losing their instincts emphasizes the need for disruptive innovation in wildlife conservation efforts to protect and rehabilitate endangered species.
