Benjamin Lowy is a photographer who knows that there truly is art in everything. These photos were taken in the Gulf of Mexico and are close-ups of water filled with oil from the BP oil spill.
Benjamin Lowy was on assignment for GQ Magazine when he noticed how some pockets of oil looked strikingly similar to abstract oil paintings. Benjamin Lowy's photos may be one of the only good things to come out of this environmental calamity. These photos look amazing considering their source material. Art apparently is everywhere. Score one for BP.
Oil Spills as Art
Benjamin Lowy Captures a More Subtle Side of the BP Oil Spill
Trend Themes
1. Environmental Art - Opportunity for artists to create beauty out of environmental disasters such as oil spills.
2. Visual Storytelling - Utilizing unique perspectives and close-ups to capture a compelling narrative.
3. Natural Resource Preservation - Drawing attention to the impact of human activity on natural resources to encourage conservation efforts.
Industry Implications
1. Environmental and Conservation Organizations - Partnering with artists to create campaigns that raise awareness and encourage action.
2. Photography and Visual Arts - Exploring innovative ways to capture beauty and meaning from environmental issues.
3. Oil and Gas Industry - Incorporating art and visual storytelling to communicate responsible practices and environmental consciousness.