Bewitched by Blight
A building in ruins hangs together by what
seems like threads. One of the upper floors
sags precariously, just inches above the
head of a young woman who strolls absentmindedly with a teddy-bear in hand. It seems
possible that, at any moment, the whole
structure could come crashing down. Lady
Luck we presume?
Danny Aguirre (@danny-aguirre-142) is the
PicsArtist responsible for this Photo of the
Month, entitled "Lady Luck." Aguirre edited
this image to perfection, transplanting a
young, lively and vibrant woman into a world
of decay. In this manner, the photo speaks to
us through contrast.
In an ever-changing world, Aguirre has
captured the aesthetic beauty of a building
that has passed its prime. However, in it's old
age, the building has become something else
entirely: a peculiar and curious space open to
imaginative interpretation. This is, perhaps,
the luck that the young lady pictured in the
image and Aguirre's audience have stumbled
upon: an unexpected opportunity to reflect
on the present in light of the past. Through
his creative vision, Aguirre allows us to study
ourselves and the physical structures we
leave behind for future generations.
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Darkly lit ruins, once full of life, now sit
forgotten, surrounded by sick yellow skies.
The deteriorating building bears down on
an unwary and carefree youth (Lady Luck),
ambling at the mercy of its behemonth
broken structure. In this peculiar and eerie
scene, Aguirre captivates his audience while
conveying the promise of the unexpected.