Yr 10 Assessment
This image was constructed by photographer Olivia Parker. When looking at this image, I am able to see a group of sea shells arranged at the bottom-middle of the picture on a layer of fabric materials. The background is plain white with speckles of sunlight being casted in a window-like format across the image. In the fabricated background, stripes of black string has been sown vertically parallel alongside each other. More closer to the top left of the image a valve can be observed in the form of a shadow. What is usually seen in Still Life is vibrant colours of natural objects. Moreover, the subject of the picture is typically dictated by the focus of the camera lens, with a complicated noisy background being blurred.
If I was tasked with replicating this image, I would think critically about the use of natural light, as I would need to cast a shadow of an object in the composition as seen in this image (top left). I'd need a tripod to maintain a steady frame of everything I want in the image. To ensure the image is clear, I would need to think about the framing of the picture, making sure that any unwanted objects is not visible in the image and/or cropped.
The blending of the shells to the fabric as they are all white sets a monotone mood of peace and profound silence. Personally, I feel a sense of eeriness and calmness simultaneously, perhaps it's to do with the looming shadow of the valve?
If there was ever an opportunity to ask Parker questions related to the image, I would ask her;
Reading and noting the backstory of an artist's preferences and/or how an image is realised helps you to understand the subliminal messages rooted inside an image. For example, Olivia Parker has a speciality in Still Life pictures, documenting primarily the significance of historical art pieces or fluorescent, vivid objects. Therefore, after learning the behind-the-scenes of the artist and her preferences, I can infer that the piece is depicting the simplicity of colours and natural objects.
How does this image relate to the theme of Collections? The image shows a "collection" of sea shells along the image base. As well as a clutter of other objects obscuring one and another. The internal message of the picture is about natural and still life.
If I was tasked with replicating this image, I would think critically about the use of natural light, as I would need to cast a shadow of an object in the composition as seen in this image (top left). I'd need a tripod to maintain a steady frame of everything I want in the image. To ensure the image is clear, I would need to think about the framing of the picture, making sure that any unwanted objects is not visible in the image and/or cropped.
The blending of the shells to the fabric as they are all white sets a monotone mood of peace and profound silence. Personally, I feel a sense of eeriness and calmness simultaneously, perhaps it's to do with the looming shadow of the valve?
If there was ever an opportunity to ask Parker questions related to the image, I would ask her;
- What was the aim of your image to make your viewer feel?
- If you could make make a detail more explicit, what would it be?
- What was your purpose of the shadow of the valve being shown?
Reading and noting the backstory of an artist's preferences and/or how an image is realised helps you to understand the subliminal messages rooted inside an image. For example, Olivia Parker has a speciality in Still Life pictures, documenting primarily the significance of historical art pieces or fluorescent, vivid objects. Therefore, after learning the behind-the-scenes of the artist and her preferences, I can infer that the piece is depicting the simplicity of colours and natural objects.
How does this image relate to the theme of Collections? The image shows a "collection" of sea shells along the image base. As well as a clutter of other objects obscuring one and another. The internal message of the picture is about natural and still life.
After 1 and a half hours, I have managed to accumulate 15 photos. After much persistence I really like the outcome of my re-imagination of Parker's work. In particular, I focused hard on framing and lighting (using natural light as my source). Bright colours was another aspect of my work I kept in mind, constantly thinking of what to do next for my next image. Another characteristic of Still Images is the clutter of objects. Ultimately, I like the picture of the keyboard and paper, orange peels and the last photo of the plant on the window ceil.