These two artworks explore the theme of memories. They are both integrating the same objects but interpreting memories in a different way. In Loved Ones, I gathered objects that I value that remind me of specific individuals. In Summer Nights, I am using the same objects (some deconstructed) to depict a familiar scene based on memories from childhood. The image is created so the viewer can interpret the photograph in his own personal way and relate to the theme, bringing back his own memories.
In both cases, I selected a variety of objects of different opacity to create different tones. I achieved several tonalities of grey using glass, clear plastic, jewelry, artificial flowers and leaves. I created white zones with opaque objects such as feathers, chains, and a key chain in Loved Ones. The space left is black, reflecting the lack of objects permitting the light to hit fully the surface.
In both cases, I selected a variety of objects of different opacity to create different tones. I achieved several tonalities of grey using glass, clear plastic, jewelry, artificial flowers and leaves. I created white zones with opaque objects such as feathers, chains, and a key chain in Loved Ones. The space left is black, reflecting the lack of objects permitting the light to hit fully the surface.
These photograms were an introspection that got me thinking of preciousness and the value accorded to objects. For this reason, I tried to dispose the objects in a gracious and interesting manner. I created a curve starting from a strong point, reminding me of a stream. I tried to give my image a sense if movement.
I kept that idea of movement in my second piece, representing the wind blowing during a warm summer night.
Further explorations should be done, exploring more in depth the patterns created by the transparencies. My challenge would be to create an abstract piece with a greater variety of objects.
Photograms are necessary to introduce the enlargers to the students. They require attention to details and conscientiousness in performing the task. The photograms involve a multitude of new techniques but there is also an important amount of new information attached to them. ( History; i.e Man Ray) Photograms could be meaninful artworks depending on the thematic imposed by the teacher. If they are no thematic imposed, they are still great practice in the dark room, allowing students to understand the principles of exposure.
Loved Ones
1st test - F8 2 secs interval
2nd test- F8 7 secondes - too dark
3rd test - F8 5.5 secondes
4th test - F 4.5 secondes - good
5th test 4.5 secondes on bigger scale
I kept that idea of movement in my second piece, representing the wind blowing during a warm summer night.
Further explorations should be done, exploring more in depth the patterns created by the transparencies. My challenge would be to create an abstract piece with a greater variety of objects.
Photograms are necessary to introduce the enlargers to the students. They require attention to details and conscientiousness in performing the task. The photograms involve a multitude of new techniques but there is also an important amount of new information attached to them. ( History; i.e Man Ray) Photograms could be meaninful artworks depending on the thematic imposed by the teacher. If they are no thematic imposed, they are still great practice in the dark room, allowing students to understand the principles of exposure.
Loved Ones
1st test - F8 2 secs interval
2nd test- F8 7 secondes - too dark
3rd test - F8 5.5 secondes
4th test - F 4.5 secondes - good
5th test 4.5 secondes on bigger scale
test 6, 7 - F8 4.5 secondes, trying different compositions
Summer Nights
1st test F8 2,5 secs interval
2nd test F8 5.5 secs. good 8x10
test 3, 4, 5 Different compostions
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