If you've a sensitive stomach (either by nature or due to Friday night festivities), you might want to steer clear of 'Zombie Body' by Maxine Guenther. This photo shoot explores the many signs of skin decay that could occur after a cataclysmic event like the apocalypse.
Using wound and burn makeup, 'Zombie Body' by Maxine Guenther shows the gory side of End Days. As time continues to march to 2012, it's clear that the apocalypse is very much a top-of-mind event in the minds of artists.
Decaying Fleshtography
'Zombie Body' by Maxine Guenther Imagines the Skin After the Apocalypse
Trend Themes
1. Skin Decay - Opportunities for disruptive innovation in skincare and cosmetic industry to develop products that can simulate realistic skin decay effects.
2. End Days Art - Disruptive innovation opportunities for artists to create provocative and unsettling artworks that reflect the themes of the apocalypse and decay.
3. Post-apocalyptic Fashion - Disruption in the fashion industry with the emergence of post-apocalyptic clothing lines that incorporate elements of decaying flesh and zombie aesthetics.
Industry Implications
1. Skincare and Cosmetic - Opportunities for skincare and cosmetic companies to develop products and treatments that address the aesthetic desires of consumers interested in simulating skin decay effects.
2. Art - Opportunities for artists and art galleries to explore and exhibit artwork that reflects the themes of the apocalypse and decaying flesh.
3. Fashion - Emergence of post-apocalyptic fashion brands and designers creating clothing lines that embrace the aesthetic of decay and zombies.