Friday, April 16, 2010
Jacob Johnson - Form and Content
In my last project, I tried to present man-made objects from a strictly aesthetic view, hoping to render the images so abstract as to be nearly unrecognizable. I decided for this project to follow that same idea, but to focus on people. I wanted to create photos of people that depicted only their form and that would portray their bodies as objects. The people I chose to photograph are some of my closest friends. In this way, the decontextualized photographs mirror my inability to completely comprehend any other individual, even those I'm closest with. Though I can discern their form, their content will never be fully discernable.
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interesting angles and pictures, and I like the idea as well.... I like that its so simple and yet makes a profound point that I hadn't thought of before...
ReplyDeleteCreepy, dare I say uncanny?! I like the lighting and the non-normal viewing angles that you've employed here.
ReplyDeleteFreaky eyes! And brilliant photos.
ReplyDeleteI was amazed how before I read the intro, I thought the first photo was of fireworks. The only comment I'd make is that the two shots from above the scruffy guy's right eye could have been separated, or perhaps you could have used only one of the two.
Nice macro! I like the idea a lot and the lighting makes it particularly effective
ReplyDeleteI loved this idea. My favorite was the one with the eyes. Well done.
ReplyDeleteI like these pictures, especially the colors. Great job, I think you achieved your aesthetic goal.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Dirk. This does have a very uncanny feel. I really like the clear quality of the images.
ReplyDeleteVery interesting perspective. I really like the colors.
ReplyDeleteInteresting concept. I find it very interesting that you chose to portray it this way.
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