And so the somber mood continues here on yellowtrace, even on Design Free Thursday which typically embraces the fun, the whacky and the irreverent side of life. These images caught my eye a few weeks ago, and I never realised that I would be sharing them on the blog with you guys. But they are really talking to me right now and I feel so drawn to their mysterious, sinister and captivating nature.

Jonathan Andrew is a British born, Amsterdam based photographer who created this series of photographs of World War II bunkers in the North of France and the Netherlands. The bunkers were photographed at night while illuminated by direct floodlights creating these dream-like (or should I say nightmare-like) images. So eery, they almost make me shiver. Quite amazing that a photograph can do that, don’t you think?

Before I go, I would like to thank all of you who have taken the time to leave such incredibly beautiful comments on the blog this week, and for your tweets, facebook comments and e-mails. You guys are a wonderful bunch of people and I feel so lucky to have such eloquent, intelligent and supportive readers. Tomorrow I am taking part in Bloggers Day of Silence. I will see you back here on Monday.

x dana

 


[Found via Daily Tonic. Images © Jonathan Andrew.]



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With a disarming blend of authority and approachability, Dana is a former refugee-turned-global design visionary. Through her multi-faceted work as a creative director, keynote speaker, editor, curator, interior designer and digital publisher, Dana empowers others to appreciate and engage with design in transformative ways, making the sometimes intimidating world of design accessible to everyone, regardless of their familiarity with the subject. Dana's been catapulted to the status of a stalwart global influencer, with recognition from industry heavyweights such as AD Germany, Vogue Living, Elle Décor Italia and Danish RUM Interiør Design, who have named as one of the Top True Global Influencers of the Design World and counted her among the most visionary female creatives on the planet. Her TEDx talk—"Design Can Change the Way You See the World"— will challenge and transform your understanding of design's omnipresent and profound influence. Through her vast experience in interiors, architecture and design, Dana challenges the prevailing rapid image culture, highlighting the importance of originality, sustainability, connecting with your values and learning to "see" design beyond the aesthetic.

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