Thomas Kellner
Thomas Kellner fine art photography changes the object of the image and questions what we see. This continuous reinvention of himself and of the formal method always leads to new options for interpretation. Kellner got his start in painting as a young child and student. He studied art, sociology, politics and economics at the University of Siegen; through his professor Juergen Koenigs, he discovered photography with the pinhole camera for himself, which he eventually exchanged for the SLR camera and started taking photographs on regular film. he developed an affinity for architecture and cubism, as well as his iconic methodology of using contact sheets, after years working on landscape photography or even or as a portrait photographer. His unique technique has a high recognition value, as he awakens each image into something new with great attention to detail and imagination.
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In this task, I went to my local area, Muswell hill, and took photographs of different buildings around the area that were prominent and stood out. This meant that the buildings had to be quite large and had many different details such as weird looking walls and abstract architecture. A good example of this is St James Church as it has many different spikes and shapes on the outside of the building which made the editing easier.
Edit process:
firstly, I opened Photoshop and opened the photo that I wanted to use.
Then, I duplicated the image and rotated it slightly onto its side.
Then, I opened the contact sheet and put it over both of the images.
Then, I selcted certain rectangles from the contact sheet and removed them which showed the rotated segments underneath.
Then, I repeated the same process.
Edit process:
firstly, I opened Photoshop and opened the photo that I wanted to use.
Then, I duplicated the image and rotated it slightly onto its side.
Then, I opened the contact sheet and put it over both of the images.
Then, I selcted certain rectangles from the contact sheet and removed them which showed the rotated segments underneath.
Then, I repeated the same process.
My Edits
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The editing process turned out well and made the church look supernatural
The photographs had good lighting and compoistion which meant it was easier in the diting process.
EBI:
I expanded my work by taking a larger amount of photos of singular buildings.
I could have used a tripod to ensure that my photographs were completely sharp and not blurry at all.
The editing process turned out well and made the church look supernatural
The photographs had good lighting and compoistion which meant it was easier in the diting process.
EBI:
I expanded my work by taking a larger amount of photos of singular buildings.
I could have used a tripod to ensure that my photographs were completely sharp and not blurry at all.
Thomas Kellner 2
For this set photos, we went around our school and too photographs of all the large singular buildings that would suit Thomas Kellner's style of work. This meant that the buildings had to take up most of the photos and had minimum amounts of extra details such as, Trees, other small buildings and distractions. As well as this, I went into central London and took photos of other large sky scrapers as they have abstract infrastructure. To edit these photos, I did the same steps as the previous task as well as adding more layers so that there is more variety in the photos.
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My response
For these images, I made sure that the buildings were singled out and promenant as it would make the editing seem more supernatural and jumbled up. As well as this, I made sure that the buildings were unique and unusual so that they would stand out after being edited.
My edits
Edit process:
firstly, I opened Photoshop and opened the photo that I wanted to use.
Then, I duplicated the image and rotated it slightly onto its side.
Then, I opened the contact sheet and put it over both of the images.
Then, I selcted certain rectangles from the contact sheet and removed them which showed the rotated segments underneath.
Then, I repeated the same process.
firstly, I opened Photoshop and opened the photo that I wanted to use.
Then, I duplicated the image and rotated it slightly onto its side.
Then, I opened the contact sheet and put it over both of the images.
Then, I selcted certain rectangles from the contact sheet and removed them which showed the rotated segments underneath.
Then, I repeated the same process.
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The unique structures came out nicely and gave an inhumane vibe as the buildings dont look like they were built by humans.
The bright colours highlighted the weird structure of the edit.
EBI:
I used more layers and rotated them to make the photo as complicated as it could be.
The unique structures came out nicely and gave an inhumane vibe as the buildings dont look like they were built by humans.
The bright colours highlighted the weird structure of the edit.
EBI:
I used more layers and rotated them to make the photo as complicated as it could be.
Nicholas Kennedy
Kennedy's work follows a path of experimentation with a practice that spans drawing, sculpture, installation and performance. Nick Kennedy was born in Middlesbrough in 1983 and lives in Newcastle Upon Tyne. He seeks order in a chaotic world, recasting chance and unpredictability as his tools, revealing a fascination with the hidden nature of things, time and materials. He uses an abstract structure to alter the images with circular shapes.
In this task, I took photographs in central London of large buildings. Edit process: 1) Open your image onto photoshop 2) keep the grid visible to help you gauge the size if the circles. 3) Select the Elliptical Marquee Tool and create a circle around a certain point of the photo. 4) With your fingers on ‘Shift’ and ‘Alt’ click on the centre point for your circle and drag until you have the largest size of circle you will need. 5) Rotate your circle slightly to one side 6) repeat the same process with smaller circles within each other 7) select 'timeline' on the windows tab 8) select 'create frame animation' 9) On your ‘Timeline’ window, select the frame icon. This will create a new frame for your animation. 10) On your ‘Layers’ window deselect the last circle you created by clicking on the eye icon next to the name of the layer. 11) Repeat until you have a sequence featuring all the layers. 12) Select all the frames. There is a small menu icon in the top right corner of the Timeline window. Click to open the menu and select ‘Copy Frames’. 13) Select ‘Paste After Selection’ in the window that appears then click ‘Ok’. 14) With the new set of copied images still selected, choose ‘Reverse Frames’ from the Timeline Window menu. |
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Myoung Ho Lee
In his work, the artist photographs solitary trees against a constructed white canvas backdrop, isolating the tree from its surroundings, making ambiguous its scale, and drawing attention to intricate detail that might otherwise go unnoticed. After selecting a tree for its unique formal qualities and distance from other landmarks, Myoung Ho Lee constructs a temporary photography studio on site with the help of a large production crew and heavy cranes. In doing so, the artist's 'portraits' reference both traditional painting practices as well as the history and techniques of photography.
In this task, I went to coldfall woods and looked around for many different types of trees and bushes. I brought a large white sheet of cardboard with me so that I could place it behind my chosen plant to recreate the same idea as Myoung Ho Lee.
In this task, I went to coldfall woods and looked around for many different types of trees and bushes. I brought a large white sheet of cardboard with me so that I could place it behind my chosen plant to recreate the same idea as Myoung Ho Lee.
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Simon phipps
The term Brutalism meaning, raw concrete, was a term made for the futurist architecture being created by Le Corbusier and others like him. From this label the term Brutalism was created as a way to classify this style of architecture. The architecture itself is characterised by the large size of the buildings and the use of raw unfinished concrete. Brutalist buildings also make use of geometric forms in a way to attempt to communicate the buildings function and what the rooms behind the slabs of concrete are used for
Simon Phipps is a photographer born in Leeds that travels the world and takes photographs of many brutalist buildings. He composes the photographs to have many different Points of views and a lot of separate details. When editing his photographs, He turns the pictures black and white and then majorly changed the contrast to bring out many different shades in the photo. This adds to the brutalist nature of the photo.
Simon Phipps is a photographer born in Leeds that travels the world and takes photographs of many brutalist buildings. He composes the photographs to have many different Points of views and a lot of separate details. When editing his photographs, He turns the pictures black and white and then majorly changed the contrast to bring out many different shades in the photo. This adds to the brutalist nature of the photo.
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Danny Quirk
Danny Quirk worked on a series of paintings that he called ‘Anatomical Self-Dissections’. Now, having graduated and as an aspiring medical illustrator, Quirk has continued creating these surreal and beautiful portraits where he explores our perceptions of what’s under our skin. The artist employs a traditional use of watercolours along with classic poses from his subjects yet this contemporary twist where the figure dissects their own body is so original and captivating that he manages to reignite our love for watercolours.
“My work is perceivably on the darker side, but the actually is, it’s about exploration. His anatomical works combine classic poses, in dramatic chiaroscuro lighting, with a very contemporary twist… illustrating what’s underneath the skin, and the portrayed figure dissects a region of their body to show the structures that lay beneath.”
“My work is perceivably on the darker side, but the actually is, it’s about exploration. His anatomical works combine classic poses, in dramatic chiaroscuro lighting, with a very contemporary twist… illustrating what’s underneath the skin, and the portrayed figure dissects a region of their body to show the structures that lay beneath.”
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Sanna Kannisto
Sanna Kannisto is a Finnish photographer (born 1974) who is noted for her photographs taken in rainforests and for her studio photographs of birds.
Breaking away from the conventions of scientific documentation, which typically presents specimens in isolation and devoid of context, Kannisto’s work addresses the acts of staging and image-making. Her photographs, with their biologically correct titles, show not only the breathtaking beauty of nature, but also the tools used to achieve the would-be image at center—the velvety black drapes at each side, the difficult “neutral” lighting rig, the seamless white background.
Breaking away from the conventions of scientific documentation, which typically presents specimens in isolation and devoid of context, Kannisto’s work addresses the acts of staging and image-making. Her photographs, with their biologically correct titles, show not only the breathtaking beauty of nature, but also the tools used to achieve the would-be image at center—the velvety black drapes at each side, the difficult “neutral” lighting rig, the seamless white background.
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Sanna Kannisto
Kannisto observes natural phenomena, but also her own individual position as an actor, experiencer or explorer in producing and interpreting the data. She has worked in rain forests and, most recently, in Finland. She investigates not just the curious species of the rainforests and the more familiar Finnish birds, but also metaphors for seeing, and the codes of scientific visualization. Kannisto’s photographs can be viewed as a performance: she creates field studios that function as both a laboratory and a stage for the photographic process. The images focus on plants and animals that we can rarely hope to see in their natural habitats, while the theatrical presentation distances us from the actual subject matter.
Our task is to Use the backdrops and the scientific apparatus provided and use our chosen flowers to create an artistic representation of their natural structure and show the natural beauty of the plant and also the context behind the image creation.
Our task is to Use the backdrops and the scientific apparatus provided and use our chosen flowers to create an artistic representation of their natural structure and show the natural beauty of the plant and also the context behind the image creation.
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Strand 1 - Structure at night
James Frank Tribble
For this task, I went around London and took photographs of brightly lit up buildings with darkness enhances them from all angles around it. . I took inspiration from James Frank Tribble where he captures patrol station at night with a circle of darkness around them. Firstly I went around Southgate and took pictures of the irregular looking tube station that is circular with many unordinary lights. I made sure it was very dark and I changed the exposure on my camera to make sure the lights stood out. I also went around many petrol stations around my area so that a had a wide variety of differently coloured lighting. This task would have came out better if I went to more petrol stations and other places with bright neon light such as central London. Also it would have helped if I used a tripod as it would mean the light was steady and clean.
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Strand 2 - Changing Structure
YowaYowa
Yowa Yowa is actually not a specific photographer, but a style of photography called "Yowayowa Camera Woman Diary" created by a talented Japanese photographer named Natsumi Hayashi. She gained recognition for her levitation self-portraits, where she captures herself floating in various locations. Natsumi's photography is whimsical, dreamlike, and full of imagination. She has a unique way of capturing moments that make you feel like you're in a magical world. Her work has inspired many people to embrace their creativity and see the beauty in everyday life.
In my work, I wanted to replicate the work in places with a nice landscape view to create a nice depth of field. I took pictures on parkland walk which is near to the highest land in London. As well as this, I experimented on steep hills to make it look like my subject jumped higher than they did.
In my work, I wanted to replicate the work in places with a nice landscape view to create a nice depth of field. I took pictures on parkland walk which is near to the highest land in London. As well as this, I experimented on steep hills to make it look like my subject jumped higher than they did.
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Strand 3 - Left London
James Griffioen
James Griffioen is an incredibly talented photographer known for his captivating images of urban landscapes. His work often focuses on the beauty and decay found in abandoned buildings and forgotten spaces. Through his lens, he brings these forgotten places back to life, revealing the stories and history that lie within. Griffioen's photography captures a sense of mystery and nostalgia, drawing viewers into a world that is both haunting and alluring. His keen eye for composition and attention to detail make his photographs truly captivating. If you're interested in urban exploration and the beauty of forgotten spaces, I highly recommend checking out James Griffioen's stunning photography.
For this task, I went to a small little town in slovenia where we found an abandonded, run down house in the middle of a field. We managed to get inside and climbed into all the rooms to take photographs of all the abandoned material. I think I reponded well to this artist as my photos show a lot of detail and portray a clear image of isolation and structure. However, it would have been even better if I had taken a lot more photos and captured many different angles of each room as it would clearly show versatility and the different aromas of the rooms.
For this task, I went to a small little town in slovenia where we found an abandonded, run down house in the middle of a field. We managed to get inside and climbed into all the rooms to take photographs of all the abandoned material. I think I reponded well to this artist as my photos show a lot of detail and portray a clear image of isolation and structure. However, it would have been even better if I had taken a lot more photos and captured many different angles of each room as it would clearly show versatility and the different aromas of the rooms.