'Antigravity' by Mina Sarenac is Realistically Magical
Meghan Young — February 5, 2012 — Fashion
References: behance.net & mymodernmet
As beautiful as the human form is in flight or when floating, there is also a magical feeling captured in photo shoots like 'Antigravity' by Mina Sarenac. It is this enchanting aspect that makes photographers return again and again to this theme. By portraying the impossible, they show what is possible -- in the mind, at least. A person's imagination is as boundless as the women in this photo series.
Clad in flowing fabrics that create sculptural shapes midair, Antigravity by Mina Sarenac is the epitome of grace and beauty. The Serbian photographer contrasts these impossible poses with typical outdoor and indoor settings in order to further highlight the magical feeling in the photo shoot. Crisp and saturated, the images are made to look as realistic as possible.
Clad in flowing fabrics that create sculptural shapes midair, Antigravity by Mina Sarenac is the epitome of grace and beauty. The Serbian photographer contrasts these impossible poses with typical outdoor and indoor settings in order to further highlight the magical feeling in the photo shoot. Crisp and saturated, the images are made to look as realistic as possible.
Trend Themes
1. Floating Photography - The popularity of artfully captured floating subjects in photography creates opportunities for camera and drone manufacturers to innovate in capturing the perfect shot with ease and precision.
2. Sculptural Fabrics - The use of flowing fabrics to create sculptural shapes in photography inspires textile companies to create new materials that are lightweight, durable, and can produce various shapes and designs.
3. Magical Realism - The trend of capturing impossible poses and creating magical scenes in photography gives film and visual effects companies an opportunity to create immersive and realistic worlds in movies and video games.
Industry Implications
1. Photography - Photography companies can take advantage of the trend of gracefully floating subjects to introduce new photo editing software and techniques that make it easier to capture and edit breathtaking images.
2. Fashion - The use of flowing fabrics in the Antigravity photo series can inspire fashion designers to create new lines of clothing that are not only functional but can also produce striking shapes and forms when in motion.
3. Entertainment - Movie and video game production companies can leverage the trend of magical realism to create immersive and fantastical worlds that push the limits of the audience's imagination.
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