For American photographer Alan Sailer, it’s not unusual to be surrounded by explosions and grenade-like objects, as he enjoys blowing up pretty much everything that crosses his mind. Using a pellet gun and a laser-triggered Nikon camera, Sailer has beautifully blasted from Christmas ornaments to toys. This time he took fruits and vegetable to make his experiments a bit more healthy.
The result is mesmerizing as Sailer captures the instant these veggies pass from being a one-piece item into a one-million-piece artwork. Oranges, eggplants, celery and lettuce are all transformed into an artistic puree, making these photographs both a science and an art project.
In order to obtain the best quality image, Alan Sailer uses a dark room and a high speed flash he built himself.
Green Grenades Captures
The Explosive Fruits and Vegetables by Alan Sailer Will Blow Your Mind
Trend Themes
1. High-speed Food Photography - The trend of capturing food exploding or disintegrating in high-speed photography showcases the possibilities for commercial branding and artistic expression.
2. Sustainable Fruit and Vegetable Industry - New sustainable practices in the fruit and vegetable industry could prioritize the usage of fallen or blemished produce and minimize waste in the supply chain, creating opportunities for eco-conscious businesses.
3. Mixed-media Art Installations - Using high-speed photography to capture explosion art opens opportunities for mixed-media art installations that incorporate multiple forms of artistic expression.
Industry Implications
1. Food Branding and Advertising - Utilizing high-speed photography or explosion art as a creative advertising tool for food products could set your brand apart in today's competitive market.
2. Agriculture and Farming - Developing technology and practices to repurpose blemished and fallen produce within the industry could lead to more sustainable and profitable businesses in the agriculture and farming sector.
3. Fine Art Exhibitions - Explosion art, such as Alan Sailer's Green Grenades series, has the potential to be showcased in art galleries and museums as a new form of mixed-media artwork, creating opportunities in the fine art exhibition industry.