The Greg Sand ‘Remnants' Photos Blend Both Living and Dead
Marriska Fernandes — September 22, 2011 — Art & Design
References: gregsand.net & behance.net
If photo art has ever inspired you, the Greg Sand ‘Remnants’ photos will knock your socks off. Three photos from the subject’s past are cut down, then sand woven so that the new image formed is of a deceased person. The entire concept is thrilling and impressive.
The collection revolves around reminiscing about the past and how each moment of one's life becomes a memory. The cloth used in the series is a metaphor for these memories.
Artist and photographer Greg Sand portrays issues of time, death and existence that are uncomprehending and beyond most people's imagination. He tries to produce images that help define existence and reality. According to Greg Sand, “My work questions the nature of photographs and challenges the traditional definition of photography.” These Greg Sand Remnants Photos are shocking and a must-see.
The collection revolves around reminiscing about the past and how each moment of one's life becomes a memory. The cloth used in the series is a metaphor for these memories.
Artist and photographer Greg Sand portrays issues of time, death and existence that are uncomprehending and beyond most people's imagination. He tries to produce images that help define existence and reality. According to Greg Sand, “My work questions the nature of photographs and challenges the traditional definition of photography.” These Greg Sand Remnants Photos are shocking and a must-see.
Trend Themes
1. Metaphorical Photography - Using tangible objects as a metaphor for abstract concepts in photography, such as using cloth to represent memories.
2. Life-death Blending - Blending images of deceased individuals with images of their past selves to explore issues of time, death, and existence in art.
3. Challenging Traditional Definitions - Pushing the boundaries of what photography can be and challenging traditional definitions of the medium, such as Greg Sand's work.
Industry Implications
1. Fine Art - Fine art photography and galleries could feature artists like Greg Sand who push boundaries on what can be considered photography.
2. Death Care - Exploring new ways to memorialize and remember deceased loved ones in death care industries, such as incorporating blended images of their past selves with their current image.
3. Home Decor - Reimagining home decor by using metaphors and tangible objects in artwork and photography to add deeper meaning and conversation starters to living spaces.
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