I'm in the process of creating a 9 month long body of work for my Bachelor of Arts degree at De Montfort University and in preparation for an exhibition at Freerange, an Old Truman Brewery in London.
I've spent quite a bit of time with the paintings of the German Max Ernst (1891-1976). This body of work is heavily influenced by some of his works, like this example below.
Max Ernst
As well as the german photographer Erasmus Schroeter (below), known for illuminating nazi war bunkers and putting such tragedy up on the stage for an audience.
I've taken a blend of what these artists have created and been playful with my camera and mind.
The intention behind my work is to almost create a new category of photography; Futuristic escapism within landscape photography and by using nothing but what is available in the environment and with zero impact upon the landscape.
I'm creating a series of fine art sculptural photographs that herald the subjects at night against dramatic skies and using light to make the scene almost like a theatrical stage for the presentation of the subjects.
My plan for this work is to create a wooden light box from mostly reclaimed materials and to display the work backlit.
Here's a sneak peek at some of the imagery that I've been producing, please feel free to add comments on my work, good or bad. After all, I'm in the process of making this long body of work and could use your thoughts?
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