Daniel Eatock Juxtaposes Unfamiliar Things to Stir Thought
Tiana Reid — February 12, 2012 — Art & Design
References: eatock & dazeddigital
Daniel Eatock asks, "How can unrelated things coexist, become more than the sum of their parts?" The photographer was featured on Dazed Digital to discuss his One + One series which is on display at the Stanley Picker Gallery in London, England.
Many of the images featured in the gallery hold a hint of humor. A watermelon wearing a bathing cap and a basketball in a class fishbowl are two of the staged photography artifacts that give new meaning to an object that you might have already had preconceived notions about. With this series, you'll take a look at something differently -- and perhaps even change your mind.
Daniel Eatock, who has worked as a graphic designer, hinted at the possibility of a book of his work coming up next.
Many of the images featured in the gallery hold a hint of humor. A watermelon wearing a bathing cap and a basketball in a class fishbowl are two of the staged photography artifacts that give new meaning to an object that you might have already had preconceived notions about. With this series, you'll take a look at something differently -- and perhaps even change your mind.
Daniel Eatock, who has worked as a graphic designer, hinted at the possibility of a book of his work coming up next.
Trend Themes
1. Object Mashup - An opportunity to create new meaning and humor by combining unrelated objects in a photograph, which can be used in advertising or marketing campaigns.
2. Visual Irony - An opportunity to use juxtaposition to create thought-provoking images that challenge perception of ordinary objects in various forms of creative expression.
3. Humor in Art - An opportunity to create art with an element of humor that allows viewers to connect to the artist and images in a more intimate way.
Industry Implications
1. Advertising and Marketing - Introducing unconventional visual marketing campaigns using object mashing and visual irony to garner attention in the oversaturated advertising market.
2. Fine Art - Creating artwork using humor and visual irony as a central theme to appeal to a wider audience. These types of art pieces might create opportunities for unconventional bilateral shows in galleries that showcase fun, tongue-in-cheek pieces.
3. Social Media and Branding - Introducing humor-infused visual content on social media, which adds personality to a brand resulting in a larger audience and a more hearty connection to both the product and engages customers.
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