Emmet Gowin is a very interesting artist. I really enjoyed reading his outlook on art and his family. The part that jumped out the most to me was when he was talking about how his art and his family is not work. It is something he enjoys to do and wants to do. I think everyone needs to have that type of attitude towards things. You never know what you will find when you just try something, kind of like his art. I found it very interesting that he said artwork is not planned. The best pieces just kind of fall into place. That makes art so much more interesting and unique.
When Gowin was talking about how art is a portrait of yourself I really liked that outlook on art. Because each individuals past experiences will reflect in the type of art they choose to do. For example if a person is very dark and moody they will most likely be photographing such things which reflect themselves.
The picture "Spring Snow" was the one that stood out to me the most. I really like the circular view. After reading the article the circular image had so much more to stand up to. I like it because its different and it brings a focus to the scence. It made me forget what was cut off and focus in on just that part of the land.
This picture that you said you liked the most is my favorite too it is so cool how it makes things on the outside edges more defined.
ReplyDeleteI like this picture as well, it reminds me of when you look through a kalidoscope, or something like that it appears to be closer than it is. The picture looks like the subject matter gets closer together as you go to the center of the picture.
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