"Whatever picture an artist makes, it is in part a picture of himself..." While I was reading the excerpt from Emmet Gowin: Photographs, this line intrigued me. Upon the reflection of this line it became clear that he was correct. In every picture an artist takes or makes, it reflects upon themselves and their mood and the situations that the artist is experiencing at the time. Most people tend to work on each project they're given the same way. They'll take pictures the same way they have the last time they used their camera. They will write papers the same way they did the last time. Artists will also have a certain style they develop with their art. It gives their art a unique life from the artist that made it. Therefore, every piece of art is a reflection of the artist as well as the subject.
I agree it is a reflection of the artist...their mood and experiences. I will never forget the image of 911. The image of the worn firefighter carrying the child. The fight for survival. The outpouring of love and determination by so many. It helped us to relate in a small way to the tremendous pain.
ReplyDeleteThe photo you posted is interesting. When I looked at it, I was a little surprised. My parents use to make comments about people necking...and I would laugh. I think this must be what they were talking about...in their era. I can not image "necking" in an open field, a few feet away from another couple necking! And yet in this photo, there are 3 couples! Obviously, not paying attention to the fact they were being photographed. I thought it was very curious.
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