Although Life Lounge uses the words 'sparse' and 'serene' to describe Wang Yuanling's photography, I can't help but think the overriding descriptor is 'lonely.' Although this lonely theme is so pervasive and tangible, the series is still admittedly beautiful.
Showing a side of China that is rarely exposed, Wang Yuanling specifically captures her home city of Chongqing a year after the 2008 Sichuan earthquakes. Putting her photo-journalistic skills to the test, she succeeds in portraying the present-day scenery with gorgeous style.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Lonely Aesthetics
- Opportunity to create products or designs that tap into the emotional appeal of loneliness and isolation.
- Underrepresented China
- Opportunity to showcase the rarely exposed beauty of China and its unique landscapes.
- Post-natural Disaster Photography
- Opportunity to document and showcase the beauty and resilience of communities and landscapes after natural disasters.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Photography Industry
- Opportunity to explore new artistic styles and subjects in photography.
- Tourism Industry
- Opportunity to attract tourists to underrepresented and unique destinations like Chongqing.
- Art and Design Industry
- Opportunity to create art and designs that incorporate the beauty of loneliness and the power of natural disasters.
