Project 3 Critique Feedback

Overall the Introspection image seemed to be more effective in conveying its concept. An interesting interpretation of the images was that they were about documenting nature and the distortion of images. I wonder what more or different manipulations of these images I could do in order to better communicate that they represent contemplations of the mind and constructed memories,  rather than just contrusted images of nature.

Project 3 Artist Statement and Images

When I think of spending time outside with "nature," I think of resting and meditation. Just taking a quiet walk along a path or in an open field is freeing. In the tradition of romantic painters and thinkers nature was sublime, but also a stage for contemplation. In these photographs and constructed images I am exploring nature as a metaphor for reflection and introspection. Pieces of reality are repeatedly reflected and distorted between water and mirrors. These images are further distanced from reality by the deliberate framing of a camera lense and cutting and merging of Photoshop. Nature wears the colors of a spirit in blithe reflection. It is not an agonizing introspection, but a warm and detached 'toska'. These reflections are constructed memories and ponderings that don't really have a purpose and have no end.

Reflection                                                                    Introspection

Artist Presentation 24 March 2016

in-class exercises 22 March

After feedback I experimented with mirrors, water reflections and sunlight. These are the unedited results. I have a concept and aesthetic but I'm not sure how to synthesize a final product.