32-year-old photographer Zhang Xiao of the Shandong province in China was inspired by the question of how the densely populated country's citizens spend their days through his Coastline Series. His series of photographs is called Coastline. The series offers a glimpse into the everyday lives of the people of Shandong, focusing on aesthetics of the landscape and the people that occupy the images.
The result of his series is an awareness of the appreciation of the balance between the existing shadows, forms, color and reflections in the images. Zhang Xiao’s excellent eye for finding the beauty in monotonous daily activities are reflected in his series of pictures that feature the Shandong province’s busy coastline.
Alienating Coastline Photography
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Trend Themes
1. Everyday Aesthetics - The trend of highlighting the beauty in everyday activities through photography and art offers opportunities for disruptive innovation in the art industry.
2. Human Landscape Photography - The trend of capturing people in their natural environments as part of the landscape offers opportunities for disruptive innovation in the photography industry.
3. Coastline Exploration - The trend of exploring coastlines as subject matter in photography and art offers opportunities for disruptive innovation in the tourism industry.
Industry Implications
1. Art - The art industry can leverage the trend of finding beauty in the everyday by showcasing and promoting artists who highlight this through their work.
2. Photography - The photography industry can benefit from the emerging trend of human landscape photography by offering training and education on this style to attract new photographers and clients.
3. Tourism - The tourism industry can explore the trend of coastline exploration by offering unique experiences that showcase the beauty of coastlines, such as photography tours and eco-tourism activities.