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My
photographs zero in on unexpected details – invading the space of the
subjects and distorting how they look. By zooming in to an
extreme, I condense space to create an intimate viewpoint. This
produces a natural abstraction in the background without the aid of
Photoshop or other manipulations. Combined with subtle lighting
and vivid color, this generates unpredictable repetition and patterning.
In
each photograph, only a narrow cross section of the subject is in focus.
This distortion creates a painterly abstraction throughout the rest of
the frame. Usually the part
in focus is near the edge or to one side, not in the center as one would
expect. This results in dynamic compositions that keep the viewer
guessing – where is the “important” part of the piece? What is the
real subject – the object, the pattern in the out-of-focus background,
both, or neither? What do we choose to photograph and why?
We see hundreds of images every day, neatly centered and in clear focus
for us to digest as easily as possible. I choose to focus on tiny and
unexpected parts of natural subjects to subvert the proliferation and
sublime nature of marketing media. Slow down, examine them in
great detail, relax your eyes, and enjoy their delicate beauty. Back to statements |
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