reverie
by Lucy Buchanan
Reverie is the state of being pleasantly lost in one’s thoughts; a daydream.
Lucy Buchanan
@styledbylucybuchanan lucybuchanan13@gmail.com
Photography, styling, creative direction, garment & prop sourcing, lighting, casting, editing, layout, and illustrations: Lucy Buchanan
Model: Kate Buchanan © 2024 Lucy Buchanan, All Rights Reserved.
LUCY BUCHANAN
CREATIVE BIO:
Lucy Buchanan is a creative from Sydney. Having graduated from the Whitehouse Institute of Design, Lucy is well known for her lifestyle and portrait photography. Her work explores notions such as surrealism, anomaly and the psychological inner workings of the human mind. Lucy’s work aims to create a thought provoking atmosphere for the audience as well as evoke a sense of peculiarity & beauty. She takes inspiration from surrealist artists such as Rene Magritte and Man Ray, whose work often provoked questions about the nature and boundaries of reality and representation.
DESIGN STATEMENT:
Reverie is a lifestyle narrative and editorial exploring the theme of distorted reality. Drawing inspiration from surrealist artists such as Rene Magritte and Man Ray, the editorial draws the viewer into an abstract viewing experience. By juxtaposing familiar objects in unexpected contexts, Reverie aims to blend the ordinary and extraordinary. Central to the concept will be the playful manipulation of visual elements to challenge perceptions of the familiar. Utilising imagery of both the human form and still life, the imagery will take on an abstract representation evoking curiosity and contemplation. Key techniques that will be employed in the visual narrative will be shadows and camera blur. It aims to prompt questions about identity and perception through a series of unique compositions. The essence of Reverie is the wonder and beauty of distortion found in everyday existence.