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.

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.

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.

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.