MFA

The photo exhibit at the MFA was mind blowing. I felt that all of the black and white photos were as separate as they were connected. For me, every piece was tied together by humanity and people. Whether the forms were easy to figure out or simply implied, there was human life within every photo. I really liked that some of the photos were more abstract but they still can from a similar source. I thought that the exhibit was very well organized, i thought that everything flowed really well.

My favorite piece was by Yousuf Karsh of Agnes MacPhail. I loved that he introduced an intricate pattern on top of a portrait. I found this piece inspiring because there was a complex detail added without overwhelming the portrait. I plan to keep that in mind for my artist book. 

Second Accomplishment!!

First Accomplishment!

ArtistBook

My source statement has not changed except for the title which will be "Parts OF a Whole"
I am still going to solely focus on the small details within our lives, but instead I will juxtapose it with people, for at least some of my pages. I have decided to mostly work with Photoshop to create images for my book, I'm kinda just running with the idea in my head and letting it develop without a set plan. What i am planning on is creating two books. One will be small and tiny, and possibly might fit into the other lager print book. The binding I have not picked yet, and that will probably be the last thing, because I want to see and feel all of my pages before I choose a cover that will sum them up. I will probably incorporate two repetative kalydoscope-type images juxtaposing my photo and people. Also will include the galexy because, well, I'm obssessed with the infinity of space, along with quotes that boggle my mind.

Part vs. Whole

One human being is an original, unique and sole individual. As a whole, human beings can build and fill colossal buildings and thus, continents and our planet. From our planet we can look up at the sky and see millions of stars that together create galaxies. We are forced to understand how minute we are compared to our universe. Yet we ourselves are made up of atoms, that to whom we are the universe. As we live our lives, whether or not we recognize how small or big we are, we tend to over look the tiny, single objects that make up our world. I am interested in exploring the individual, the small part, the insignificant. I have zoomed into the details that make up objects that we consider infinitesimal because we are all one part of a bigger whole.

Chapter 14 Reading

The reading this week, Chapter 14 Narrative and Non-Narrative was pretty straight forward and easy to read. the examples they use for the definitions and film techniques are great and make the reading fly by while helping me retain the information. I really liked that it broke down the few simple questions (Conceptual Boundaries) to ask yourself when thinking of starting a film. Pretty excited to start playing with sound and footage after reading this book.

Three Artistes

White, Minor, "Metal Ornament", 1957.

White, Minor, "Barnacles", 1964.

White, Minor, "Frosted Window", 1962; Gelatin silver print; 10 7/8 in x 13 3/4 in; 27.6225 cm x 34.925 cm

Minor White was born in Minneapolis, July 9 1908. White was interested in photography from a young age. his knowledge in photography grew when he learned darkroom techniques during his years at the University of Minnesota. White studies botany and English. Throughout his life he wrote poetry and books, but photography became a major focus in 1938 when he moved to Oregon. During this time he would present his works in a way to create associations between the photos. In 1952 Minor White founded the publication Aperture, and later spent the rest of his life teacher at various colleges. White died in Boston, Ma, June 24, 1976.

Bibliography:

Richard Lorenz. "White, Minor." Grove Art Online. Oxford Art Online. 10 Feb. 2009 <http://www.oxfordartonline.com/subscriber/article/grove/art/T091410>.

"ARTstor." Artstor digital Library. 10 Feb. 2009 .

Three Artistes

Blossfeldt, Karl "Acontium", 1929; Photogravure; 10 x 7 1/2 in. (25.4 x 19.05 cm)

Blossfeldt, Karl "Cirsium canum", 1929; Photogravure; 10 x 7 1/2 in. (25.4 x 19.05 cm)


Blossfeldt, Karl "Urformen der Kunst", 1928; Photogravure; 10 x 7 1/2 in. (25.4 x 19.05 cm)

Karl Blossfeldt was born in Schielo, June 13, 1865. In the early 1880's he studied as a sculptor at an iron foundry. During the 1890's Blossfeldt traveled to North Africa, Greece and Italy with his professor who thought natural forms were always present in art work. Later Blossfeldt made a series of plant photographs which were applauded for their show of form and construction. He died in Berlin December 9, 1932.

Bibliography:

Reinhold Misselbeck. "Blossfeldt, Karl." Grove Art Online. Oxford Art Online. 10 Feb. 2009 <http://www.oxfordartonline.com/subscriber/article/grove/art/T009338>.

"ARTstor." Artstor digital Library. 10 Feb. 2009 .

Three Artistes

Cunningham, Imogen, "Leaf Pattern"; 1928; Gelatin silver print; H.12-1/2 x W.9-5/8 in.

Cunningham, Imogen, "Magnolia Bud", 1929; gelatin silver print; 23.5 x 17.9 cm.
Cunningham, Imogen, "Tower of Jewels", 1925; gelatin silver print; 12 1/2 in x 9 1/4 in.

Imogen Cunningham was born in Oregon on April 12, 1883. Cunningham was interested in photography in her teens but lost interest until 1906. In 1906 she began to study the chemistry behind photography with the help of her chemistry professor at the University of Washington in Seattle. Cunningham began to photograph plants for the botany department. In 1920 she narrowed her focus to textures of objects and plants. Later becoming interested in industry and street photography. She died June 24, 1976 in San Francisco.

Bibliography:

"ARTstor." Artstor digital Library. 10 Feb. 2009 .

Richard Lorenz. "Cunningham, Imogen." Grove Art Online. Oxford Art Online. 10 Feb. 2009 <http://www.oxfordartonline.com/subscriber/article/grove/art/T020675>.