For this project I aimed to explore the theme of "the release of energy" through long exposure photography. For this I used 2 different light sources- a handheld light bar and a cluster of string lights- in a variety of photos, moving them around in different ways to achieve different effects. I also took some photos of myself in the long exposure to see how to capture some of that released energy through a person. Switching between my camera and my iphone also gave an interesting look as some of the pictures used look more smooth (the string lights) and some look more choppy and segmented (the self portrait). These photos were taken in an empty room I often find myself working on projects in, though it cannot be seen clearly in the final edit.
All photos used are my own.
. The experiments with different types of light streaks create an incredibly vivid and beautiful image, I particularly love the blend of yellows, oranges and greens. The colors work very well together. Most importantly, however, I believe the thesis statement of this piece in the description is incredibly well represented in the final work displayed here.
ReplyDeleteOne work that I find especially noteworthy is the work by Michelle Sobolewski. The experiments with the long exposures that were taken were with a lightbar and string lights. There is also an image of their face with light on it. I believe this work is noteworthy because of the transformations made with long exposures. Their work was focused on the release of energy, and the long exposures of the string lights accurately exhibit that feeling. The strings lights give a raw, free energy that flows around the image, only contained by the image itself. Paired with the screaming face, it portrays the power that energy is giving off.
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