This Photo Series Recounts Children Who Grew Up With Wild Animals
Rahul Kalvapalle — October 8, 2015 — Art & Design
References: juliafullerton-batten & featureshoot
Feral Children is a photo series, put together by London-based photographer Julia Fullerton-Batten, that is equal parts fearsome and fascinating.
This series consists of visual depictions of children who grew up with or were raised by wild animals. Each image is based on a true story, with 15 stories in all depicted in this photo series.
One of the children depicted in Feral Children is Oxana Malaya, who grew up with a pack of mongrel dogs in the Ukraine. When discovered, she behaved more like a dog than like a human child, running around on all fours, panting with her tongue out, baring her teeth and barking. There's also the story of Sujit Kumar, a Fijian child who was kept in a chicken coop for most of his childhood. He was found at age eight, clucking and flapping like a chicken in the middle of a road.
This photo series is truly unsettling, and does a great job conveying stories that are horrific yet fascinating.
This series consists of visual depictions of children who grew up with or were raised by wild animals. Each image is based on a true story, with 15 stories in all depicted in this photo series.
One of the children depicted in Feral Children is Oxana Malaya, who grew up with a pack of mongrel dogs in the Ukraine. When discovered, she behaved more like a dog than like a human child, running around on all fours, panting with her tongue out, baring her teeth and barking. There's also the story of Sujit Kumar, a Fijian child who was kept in a chicken coop for most of his childhood. He was found at age eight, clucking and flapping like a chicken in the middle of a road.
This photo series is truly unsettling, and does a great job conveying stories that are horrific yet fascinating.
Trend Themes
1. Feral Children Photography - Opportunity to create a niche market for photography that explores the unconventional and unsettling stories of feral children.
2. Animal-human Relationships - Potential for research and development in understanding the psychological and emotional impact of children growing up with wild animals.
3. Childhood Trauma Narratives - Demand for authentic and thought-provoking narratives that shed light on the experiences of feral children and the societal implications.
Industry Implications
1. Photography - Disruptive innovation opportunity for photographers to explore unconventional subjects and create visually impactful storytelling.
2. Psychology - Opportunity for psychologists to study the long-term effects and recovery processes of children who have experienced extreme isolation and animal rearing.
3. Documentary Filmmaking - Potential for documentary filmmakers to create captivating stories that raise awareness about feral children and contribute to conversations on child welfare.
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