Zoltan Bekefy is a Galway, Ireland-based photographer with a knack for capturing and conveying ethereal, dream-like scenes judging by his recent series, 'The Quigley's Point.'
Each photograph is caste in soft monochromatic shades, ranging from smooth blacks to misty whites. The contrasts are defined but not severe; this is seen especially in the way land and sky meet along the horizon of each scene. The objects in the foreground are peculiar constructions of animal hides and sticks, leaving one with the impression that the series depicts scenes from some distant, hazy past.
Bekefy has done well to evoke an edge of the world feeling with his series. He exquisitely portrays a surreal subject matter in a minimalist and elegant aesthetic.
Haunting Horizon Photography
This Zoltan Bekefy Series is Ephemeral and Minimalist
Trend Themes
1. Ethereal Monochromatic Photography - There is an opportunity for camera manufacturers to focus on developing cameras that capture soft monochromatic shading, which are in high demand for photographers.
2. Minimalist Surrealism - The minimalist and elegant aesthetic of Bekefy's work can inspire industries working on product design to develop more minimalist and surreal products that can capture consumers' attention.
3. Future Past Landscapes - There is opportunity for tourism companies to create experiences that simulate the feeling of visiting 'scenes from some distant, hazy past.'
Industry Implications
1. Photography - The trend towards ethereal monochromatic photography can inspire industry professionals to consider creating more minimalist and elegant photographs that evoke the surreal.
2. Product Design - Minimalist surrealism aesthetic can inspire product designers to create objects that are unique, elegant and minimalist - thus making them stand out from their competition.
3. Tourism - Future Past Landscapes trend can inspire tourism companies to develop simulation experiences of visiting scenes from the past in order to cater to adventurous and curious travelers.