This collection of images was shot by photographer Paco PeregrÃn for an editorial feature in Ae magazine called “The Blood Show."
Kattaca was responsible for the art direction, digital art and styling of this disturbing photo shoot, which features fake meat, a beheaded toy bunny in a pool of blood and a model crying bloody tears.
Implications - The success of horror movies has shown that people love gritty, disturbing things. As entertainment continues to push the envelop, photographers and artists alike are more likely to produce controversial work as a response to the tolerance that occupies society today. Themes of macabre and horror aren't just for fans of the genres anymore; the mainstream is slowly catching on to a whole new era of horror.
Disturbing Fashion Photography
‘The Blood Show' by Kattaca
Trend Themes
1. Controversial Photography - Photographers and artists will produce controversial and disturbing work as a response to society's increasing tolerance for macabre and horror themes.
2. Mainstream Macabre - The mainstream audience is embracing a new era of horror, leading to a demand for unsettling and disturbing content in various forms of entertainment.
3. Gruesome Aesthetic - There is a growing fascination and appreciation for disturbing visuals and art styles, creating opportunities for artists to explore the unconventional and disruptive in their work.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Fashion photographers and designers can tap into the demand for controversial and unsettling visuals to create bold and boundary-pushing campaigns and editorials.
2. Film and Television - Film and TV producers can cater to the mainstream audience's growing interest in horror by creating more unsettling and disturbing content, exploring new storytelling techniques and pushing the boundaries of the genre.
3. Art and Design - Artists and designers have the opportunity to experiment with controversial themes and provocative aesthetics, creating disruptive and thought-provoking works that challenge societal norms.