Shocking Oil Spill Visuals

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The Vogue Italia and Steven Meisel 'Water & Oil' Spread is Disturbing

— August 5, 2010 — Eco
This amazingly shocking photoshoot from Vogue Italia and Steven Meisel is definitely one that needs a second glance. Etitled 'Water & Oil,' this series features a blackened, oil-slicked model posing on a rocky shore.

With models wearing feathers and animal-esque accessories to represent the the devastated creatures affected by the spill, Vogue Italia and Steven Meisel have done a fabulous job at recreating a horrific event in a beautiful way.

Implications - In the last few years, the eco-conscious consumers have made environmentally friendly living an integral part of any developed nation. One of the most effective ways a company or non-profit organization can average consumers the value of eco-conscious purchases is by investing in marketing that shows the damage caused by pollution. By attaching a visual to the constant audio warnings, the company stands a good chance of embedding the image of disaster and destruction in the minds of consumers.

Trend Themes

  1. Eco-conscious Marketing — Opportunity for companies to invest in marketing that shows the damage caused by pollution to appeal to eco-conscious consumers.
  2. Visual Impact Advertising — The use of shocking visuals to create a lasting impression and communicate the consequences of environmental issues.
  3. Artistic Environmental Advocacy — Collaborations between artists, photographers, and fashion magazines to raise awareness about pressing environmental issues.

Industry Implications

  1. Fashion — Fashion industry can utilize shocking visuals and artistic collaborations to advocate for environmental causes.
  2. Marketing and Advertising — Marketing agencies can help businesses create campaigns that use visual impact to communicate the consequences of pollution.
  3. Non-profit Organizations — Opportunity for non-profit organizations to collaborate with artists and photographers to create powerful awareness campaigns.
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