Vintage fairgrounds and circus, abandoned roller coasters and glitter.
looking at my research so far, I like the idea behind vintage fairgrounds. The colours aren't as bright as modern rides and would suit a colour palette better. In my group we like the idea of contrast, by mixing vintage fairgrounds, with elephants and the colours and textures elephants have and the brightness of showgirl costumes.
I've been looking at old rides, with inspiration from Belle Vue and Blackpool Pleasure beach. I find the images from 100's of years ago fascinating and like to compare them with rides today. I like how the rides were made from wood and the affect it gives and how in time it looks worn and rustic.
As I researched vintage fairgrounds I came across a lot of eery photos from the circus. They are fascinating yet quite creepy, I like this side of the fairground as it makes me curious to what they used to do.
Images from abandoned roller coasters are equaly as eery and give the feel of emptiness.
I love how the roller coasters have been left for nature to take over and the weather to take its toll. The worn wood and metal shows texture and a perfect colour to contrast with the vintage colours from the fairground rides.
The shape of the roller coaster is still quite easy to see, the bends and curves are sill noticeable. I can't help but think about what the rides would have been like when people enjoyed them, a lively exciting atmosphere is now a creepy structure. The mix of colours from these images would look good in a colour palette, with the toned down wood.
Contrasting this with colours from showgirls and the circus, using glitter and energy. The main focus is contrast and I would still like to research this, as the business of the circus in contrast with the loneliness, cold abandoned rides works well together.
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