Los Angeles-based photographer merges 19th century with modern technology

Back in the 19^th century, circuses and theater halls were filled with top hat-wearing, corset-fitted ladies and gentlemen looking to see exhibitionists, and hear romantic poetry and music. Nowadays, this form of entertainment can easily be fulfilled at literally a touch of a fingertip. From tablets to Bluetooth headsets, modern technology has evidently made everything accessible for the modern Joe and Jane. But can you imagine if the extravagance of the 19^th century converged with the minimalistic advancements of the 21^st century?

Qiangjian Meng, a photographer residing in Los Angeles, had this in mind when he created Gold Rush – a photo series depicting a “dialogue between generations.” The collection shows men and women dressed in classic 19th-century fashion interacting with the modern technologies of today such as an Apple watch, a Playstation controller, and even a drone.

Meng started his career working with photographers in the fashion scene and eventually managed a studio in New York City. He still immerses himself in photography as manager and owner of creative photography company called Klik Studio that specializes in fashion and portraits.

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Source: designfaves.com