Artist 5

"Early-twentieth century Modernism greatly transformed our lives, liberating the human

spirit from untold decoration. No longer needing to draw attention from God, all

aristocratic attempts at ostentation have fallen away. At last we avail ourselves of

mechanical aids far beyond our human powers, attaining the freedom to shape things at will." -Hiroshi Sugimoto

 I Like the idea behind these images, blurring them to create dimension through the human eye. I personally do not find these images aesthetically pleasing because my eye doesn't focus on any point in the photo it moves all around. Knowing there is a deeper meaning I try to become pleased with these photographs but can not. However I appreciate the concept and work that was put into these blurred images. 

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Artist 4

"A Road Divided"  2006 chromogenic print

Todd Hido is an American contemporary artist.and photographer much of Hido’s work involves urban and suburban housing across the U.S., of which the artist produces large, highly detailed and luminous color photographs. Hido is creating a sense of place and a sense of displacement co-existing in a paradoxical realm. Eerily lit and abandoned landscapes increase the effect of loneliness and loss.

Artist 3

 

"Hands spread on knees"

John Coplans British, 1920-2003

1985 Gelatin silver print photographs.

These photographs are so bold to me, that's why I am drawn to Coplans work. I don't have a bold personality and I tend to play it safe in my work. I would like to maybe do something similar. Coplans is known for his series of black and white self-portraits which are a frank study of the naked, aging body. He photographed his body from the base of his foot to the wrinkles on his hand. As he never photographed his face, his images are not focused on a specific man or identity.