Russian Photographer Shoots Moscow With Blade Runner Aesthetics
With his work, Russian photographer Konstantin Vikhrov (@begushiy_po_ebenyam) attempts what he calls an "aesthetic-semantic" game, contrasting neon colors against dark shadows. The results are gloomy cyberpunk scenes reminiscent of film classic Blade Runner, capturing the bright but bleak sides of the capital.
Here are a few of our favorites:
Here are a few of our favorites:
Many of his photos are based on self-expression and his own experiences.
Konstantin Vikhrov
One of Vikhrov's personal favorites features a homeless man who is now dead. In the man's youth, he graduated from acting school; a bright future did not follow.
Konstantin Vikhrov
Vikhrov's photographs often depict everyday scenes around the city.
Konstantin Vikhrov
Bright, neon lights are a signature of his photography.
Konstantin Vikhrov
Besides street lights and colors, people are a big part of Vikhrov's work.
Konstantin Vikhrov
Eerie lights from apartment blocks and oncoming cars.
Konstantin Vikhrov
Vikhrov's use of bleak, solitary figures stands out in a world full of Instagram smiles and sunshine.
Konstantin Vikhrov
An alternative perspective of a rainy day.
Konstantin Vikhrov
Can you hear the silence?
Konstantin Vikhrov
