There is something about certain fruits that instantly put people's minds in the gutter; pair them with latex and the result is even more boundary-pushing as is the case with Rude Fruit by Katy Pople. Taking still life to a fetishized level, she arranges bananas, cherries and more in the folds of brightly colored latex materials. Some of the imagery would make even Hugh Hefner blush.
Rude Fruit by Katy Pople was shot for the highly-anticipated 'Tutti Frutti with Bompas & Parr and Friends' book. The authors describe it as exploring "the gustatory implications of fruit salad," elaborating that it "takes in architectural pineapples, the spaces of banana control, how blue became the international colour for raspberries and a luxurious host of fruity recipes…It’ll be a book to melt people’s brains."
Sensual Produce Photography
Rude Fruit by Katy Pople is Shot for Bompas and Parr's Upcoming Book
Trend Themes
1. Food Fetish Photography - There is an opportunity for photographers to capture food in a boundary-pushing, fetishized way, especially in the context of cookbooks or food-related media.
2. Latex Material Experimentation - There is an opportunity for designers to experiment with different materials, such as latex, to create unique and visually appealing products or graphics.
3. Fruit-inspired Art - There is an opportunity for artists to create artwork inspired by fruit, particularly by drawing on the sensual and suggestive qualities of different kinds of fruit.
Industry Implications
1. Cookbook Publishing - There is an opportunity for cookbook publishers to feature edgier or more provocative imagery that pushes traditional boundaries and appeals to a wider audience.
2. Graphic Design - There is an opportunity for graphic designers to experiment with different materials, textures, and imagery to create unique and visually striking designs for various media.
3. Art and Photography - There is an opportunity for artists and photographers to explore the sensual and suggestive qualities of fruit and experiment with different materials to create visually appealing and thought-provoking artwork.