Friday, May 7, 2010

My Photography Folio Ideas

I have decided that my final photography folio will document the existence of ephemeral sculptural forms. The sculptural forms I am referring to, are those that intrude our foot paths and nature strips momentarily, then disappear from our urban environment as if they had never existed. Most people are more familiar with the term council collection pick up or throw out days.
After much exploration of different locations, subject matter and concepts within my environment, I found myself mostly intrigued not by people or places, but instead the masses of junk objects thrown out into the street. When searching for inspiration I became bored by the mundane, regular and predictable aesthetic of my neighbourhood. I just could not find something that moved me enough to stop and take a photograph.
While driving home late one night I noticed looming ambiguous objects in the shadows of streetlights. I wanted to return the next night to photograph the objects but unfortunately most of them were gone. I was inspired because I had appreciated these object for their unusual geometrical form and temporary status.
My idea developed as I contemplated the concept of unlikely and unintentional 'art'. I wondered how many people, if any, ever stop as I do to appreciate the oddities of routine everyday life. I began to think about Dada art, junk art and junk art sculpture. Artists such as; Tony Cragg, Marciel Duchamp & Fiona Hall.

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