YOUR IDEAS:
1. Why do you create art and what does it mean to you?
Creating art is rewarding in a way; capturing things from different perspectives is intriguing and opens my eyes to an entirely new world. Also, photos are timeless. Freezing time is effortless through photography, and it's priceless. One is not usually able stop time, but a photographer is. My pictures may not be professional or special in any way, but taking pictures makes me happy.
2. What inspires you? How are your inspirations expressed in your work?
Inspirations come frequently throughout the day, everyday. It's impossible to pinpoint specific inspirations, because anything can inspire and trigger an influential thought. Nature can inspire, a house can inspire, even a simple glass of water can inspire. My pictures are everyday objects and ordinary people taken from different angles to convey different perspectives.
3. What type of work have you made so far? What type of work would you like to make during this semester?
I've simply taken pictures of what ever I've felt like taking pictures of: people, objects, scenery, athletic events, or anything really. I'd like to make work that I feel proud of; work that I know I've invested time and effort in.
ARTIST ANALYSIS: Steve McCurry
1. What are the artist's photos about?
The artist conveys the realities and controversies of the world through his photos. Generally, he captures foreign countries, rarely does he capture those of the United States. His pictures are so real, raw. And yet, even though they are taken so far away, his photography is so personal.
2. What tools are being used to create the digital images? Do they combine digital photo techniques with any others?
He uses no extra techniques; McCurry possibly photoshops for clarity and improvement of contrast, but he never adds or takes away from the photo. He keeps it real. The reality of his photos are undoubtedly enough.
3. What do you think about the artist's choices of materials and artistic process?
His "materials" are simply his camera. He goes through Hell to to simply capture the reality of the world--being a National Geographic Photographer challenges survival.
4. The photo above:
The photo above depicts a child soldier at the early age of three. It shows a little girl in the jungles of Cambodia, being given her very first gun. Just like his other photos, McCurry has captured something raw that most people in America have never experienced. The picture is so foreign and simple, yet incredibly personal.
Check it out here.
