Artist Statement:
This object is a crystal cube created by artist Harold Lustig. Lustig uses optically pure crystal and applies a di-chroic coating to his creations. The term "di-chroic" comes from the Greek "di" (meaning two) and "chronic" (meaning color). This coating was developed by NASA in the 1960's and used with satellite mirrors. The glass is faceted which absorbs different wavelengths of light at various angles and produces a multitude of colors. When photographing this object, I found it visually interesting to place a mirror underneath to reflect a different perspective as I moved around the object. I lit the object with two gridded soft boxes to the extreme left and right. The aperture was deliberately set wide open (f-1.4) to create a shallow depth of field. In doing so, this creates a focal point on my "selfie". The pixilated filter "crystalize" was applied to the second image gives it a softer, more abstract quality.
This object is a crystal cube created by artist Harold Lustig. Lustig uses optically pure crystal and applies a di-chroic coating to his creations. The term "di-chroic" comes from the Greek "di" (meaning two) and "chronic" (meaning color). This coating was developed by NASA in the 1960's and used with satellite mirrors. The glass is faceted which absorbs different wavelengths of light at various angles and produces a multitude of colors. When photographing this object, I found it visually interesting to place a mirror underneath to reflect a different perspective as I moved around the object. I lit the object with two gridded soft boxes to the extreme left and right. The aperture was deliberately set wide open (f-1.4) to create a shallow depth of field. In doing so, this creates a focal point on my "selfie". The pixilated filter "crystalize" was applied to the second image gives it a softer, more abstract quality.
Artist Statement:
This object is a metallic star shaped piece that was found at a local antique store. It reminds me of a compass rose or nautical star. I find it to be symbolic of guidance tools used by early sailors. When photographing it, I chose a faceted background to reflect the dark and light shades similarly found in the object. The object was placed on a wood grain platform for added texture and visual interest. It was lit by a hard single light source from the left and above. The aperture was open (f-2.8) for selective focus. The filter "Mezzotint Medium Strokes" was used which created a turbulent feel (perhaps reminiscent of traveling on rough seas).
This object is a metallic star shaped piece that was found at a local antique store. It reminds me of a compass rose or nautical star. I find it to be symbolic of guidance tools used by early sailors. When photographing it, I chose a faceted background to reflect the dark and light shades similarly found in the object. The object was placed on a wood grain platform for added texture and visual interest. It was lit by a hard single light source from the left and above. The aperture was open (f-2.8) for selective focus. The filter "Mezzotint Medium Strokes" was used which created a turbulent feel (perhaps reminiscent of traveling on rough seas).
Artist Statement:
This object is a contemporary ceramic bust used as a center piece for a dining room table. It dates back to the 1970s (artist unknown). What I find most striking is the unnerving gaze that this sculpture portrays. It's as if the woman was startled into a frozen stance. The object was lit by three light sources. Two gridded strip lights were placed on the left and right of the object. The background (grey seamless paper) was lit by a light fitted with a snoot and projected through plastic leaves. This created the mottled pattern you see in the background. The shallow depth of field was due to a wide aperture. The color halftone filter used in "Gradient Skies" adds a subtle distortion as if looking through a fog.
This object is a contemporary ceramic bust used as a center piece for a dining room table. It dates back to the 1970s (artist unknown). What I find most striking is the unnerving gaze that this sculpture portrays. It's as if the woman was startled into a frozen stance. The object was lit by three light sources. Two gridded strip lights were placed on the left and right of the object. The background (grey seamless paper) was lit by a light fitted with a snoot and projected through plastic leaves. This created the mottled pattern you see in the background. The shallow depth of field was due to a wide aperture. The color halftone filter used in "Gradient Skies" adds a subtle distortion as if looking through a fog.
Artist Statement:
The main object here is a table lamp that was found in a storage room of a basement. The antique qualities of it give me a sense that it was perhaps owned by someone who is now deceased. I wanted to portray a spooky quality as if the owner returned for a visit. This was accomplished through the technique of light painting. The camera was set on a tripod in a completely darkened room. The exposure time was 30 seconds with an aperture of f-11. During the 30 second exposure, I selectively lit the object and the other elements in the frame with two flashlights. This created the unearthly effect in each image. In "A Spirit Haunts", I intentionally light painted with high energy to give the impression of paranormal activity. In "Lack of Presence", I wanted to portray a lonelier mood as if the spirit had left.
The main object here is a table lamp that was found in a storage room of a basement. The antique qualities of it give me a sense that it was perhaps owned by someone who is now deceased. I wanted to portray a spooky quality as if the owner returned for a visit. This was accomplished through the technique of light painting. The camera was set on a tripod in a completely darkened room. The exposure time was 30 seconds with an aperture of f-11. During the 30 second exposure, I selectively lit the object and the other elements in the frame with two flashlights. This created the unearthly effect in each image. In "A Spirit Haunts", I intentionally light painted with high energy to give the impression of paranormal activity. In "Lack of Presence", I wanted to portray a lonelier mood as if the spirit had left.
Artist Statement:
This object is a film camera called the Argus 40. It was made circa 1950 by Argus, an American camera company based out of Ann Arbor, Michigan. This particular design is known as a twin lens reflex camera. It has two lenses, one for "taking pictures" and one for "viewing" through the viewfinder (which is located on top of the camera and viewed from above, usually at waist level). This object was lit from a single light source positioned to the right of the object. For added visual interest, I used a crumpled paper background (for texture) and a brass base (which had reflective qualities). The shallow depth of field was achieved with a wide aperture of f-2.8. The pixelated image was named "Argus Fading" to symbolize the continuing demise of film cameras in today's digital age.
This object is a film camera called the Argus 40. It was made circa 1950 by Argus, an American camera company based out of Ann Arbor, Michigan. This particular design is known as a twin lens reflex camera. It has two lenses, one for "taking pictures" and one for "viewing" through the viewfinder (which is located on top of the camera and viewed from above, usually at waist level). This object was lit from a single light source positioned to the right of the object. For added visual interest, I used a crumpled paper background (for texture) and a brass base (which had reflective qualities). The shallow depth of field was achieved with a wide aperture of f-2.8. The pixelated image was named "Argus Fading" to symbolize the continuing demise of film cameras in today's digital age.