Saturday, February 12, 2011

Photographs



Now that most of my paper things are done being made I'm experimenting with different light and tone for my photographs... here are some snap shots.

Saturday, February 5, 2011

Crit 2/4


Today I had my first critique of the semester and the feedback was really helpful. Even though I am a photo concentration I now feel confident that my paper pieces will successfully work in the show. I am somewhat prepared and ready but I still question how I should display my photographs in the gallery space. Do I put them in an album for audience interaction or hang them on a wall? Or should I include them at all? Any suggestions would be wonderful.

Before going into the discussion about my work I felt like I was not prepared compared to most of my peers but the hardest parts are almost done. Photographically I am not sure if my images will be strong enough to display on the wall and I plan o

n having some taken by the next critique to present to everyone. Megan suggested that I create other paper pieces that will not be included in the show, or to create a whole paper installation. If the photographs are successful enough I am not sure if I will have time to create a paper chair and coffee table but we will see. I’m also going to start writing about how I personally take the whole wedding concept to better understand why I’m working with this subject matter.

This weekend I am going to finish my paper flowers and begin crocheting the rug. Once I finally have everything done I will be able to start taking pictures.

I found the work of Eric Olofson relatable to what was discussed during crit.


Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Paper !!



Due to class cancelations I decided to dedicate a portion of my time today to my thesis . Here are two small details of the larger group of work.

Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Inspiring Image

I was always a fan of Annie Leibovitz's work, which was probably introduced to me in one of my first photography classes. Since she photographs celebrities and pop culture icons I knew there would be a strong possibility that she captured at least one image that would register as inspiring. According to the search engine I found this image on, it was taken for a spring catalog in 2003. The ruffles in the dress reminded me of the layering of paper in the one I am creating for thesis. I knew I wanted to capture the dress I created outside as well, so this photograph basically embodies what I'd like to shoot within the next upcoming weeks.

Last Minute Changes !!


Over winter break I became exhausted with
my previous thesis ideas and decided to change
my whole presentation. Instead of presenting just
photographs at the show I have chosen to display
a "sculptural piece" accompanied by a few
photographs. Here is the dress I have been working
on since early December, it is made completely
of found paper materials.