When it comes to drugs, there always seems to be a thin veil of taboo surrounding anything related to the issue but if you look at it using a different perspective you may see that there is also beauty as this drugs photography series portrays.
For this unique project, photographer Sarah Schoenfeld decided to play chemist and combine various drugs with negative film and capture the reactions. And as you can see, they are absolutely stunning.
Schoenfeld squeezed drops of both legal and illegal liquid drugs such as cocaine, crystal meth, ecstasy, heroin and LSD -- among others -- onto negative film which had already been exposed. The drug-coated drops then altered the coating of the film to produce the psychedelic nature of this drugs photography series.
Experimental Drug Portraits
This Drugs Photography Series Mixes Illicit Chemicals with Film
Trend Themes
1. Psychedelic Art - A trend of creating art and design inspired by the psychedelic visuals of drugs, which could lead to innovative ways of marketing and advertising products.
2. Chemistry-inspired Art - A trend of employing scientific methods or materials in art-making, which could lead to new opportunities in creating innovative products using unconventional techniques.
3. Drug Legalization Advocacy - A trend of advocating for the legalization of drugs and promoting their benefits for medical and recreational use, which could lead to new markets and business opportunities.
Industry Implications
1. Photography - The use of innovative techniques and unconventional materials in photography to create visually striking images for advertising, editorial, and fine art purposes.
2. Art and Design - The creation of art and design inspired by the colors, textures, and forms of illicit drugs, which could lead to unique and captivating product designs.
3. Drug Manufacturing and Distribution - The exploration of the medicinal and recreational properties of drugs and the potential creation of new drugs for legal use, which could lead to new market opportunities.