Drowning Sky – A Flooding Nightmare Brought to Life

J. Flynn Newton has come to terms with his recurring nightmare, giant waves and skies made up of stormy waters. Indeed, he’s illustrated them, using black and white photography. The result is beautiful and spooky. And though we haven’t had this particular bad dream before, we can imagine its surreal power and fear. Via DesignYouTrust:

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With his series “DrOWNing SKY” photographer J. Flynn Newton tries to work on old and recurring dreams of flooded landscapes and tsunami like scenarios where no escape seems possible. J. Flynn Newton visualizes the apocalyptic moment when his very own dream world is collapsing.

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