Elle Perez Captures the 'Ghettopunk' Lifestyle in the Bronx
Meghan Young — September 22, 2010 — Naughty
References: student.mica.edu & lifelounge
There's a 'ghettopunk' side of the Bronx that is rarely seen, but resident photographer Elle Perez grew up surrounded by it and has documented the scene since she was 12-years-old. A gritty lifestyle to capture, she follows an underground youth culture into its very core.
There's everything from fun and games to blood and tears. Elle Perez has a behind-the-scenes pass to it all. Elaborating about her work to Beautiful Decay, she says the series is "about the afam/latino punk scene in the Bronx that no-one really knows exists."
There's everything from fun and games to blood and tears. Elle Perez has a behind-the-scenes pass to it all. Elaborating about her work to Beautiful Decay, she says the series is "about the afam/latino punk scene in the Bronx that no-one really knows exists."
Trend Themes
1. Ghettopunk Culture - Opportunity to create products and services showcasing the unique style and lifestyle of the afam/latino punk scene in the Bronx.
2. Underground Youth Communities - Innovation opportunities to better understand and serve the diverse needs of underground youth communities through research, communication, and outreach.
3. Raw and Authentic Photography - Opportunities to develop and promote photography that captures raw and authentic moments of life in areas that are traditionally underrepresented.
Industry Implications
1. Photography - A chance to explore new genres and styles in photography through documenting unique subcultures and lifestyles.
2. Fashion and Apparel - Innovation opportunities in fashion and apparel by drawing inspiration from the ghettopunk style and culture in the Bronx.
3. Media and Entertainment - Potential to create new media outlets and entertainment opportunities that shed light on the underrepresented cultures and communities like the ghettopunk culture in the Bronx.
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