"Whether because of its visual complexity, its oblique perspective, its lighting, its degree of abstraction or the unfamiliarity of its subject, it’s the kind of photograph that makes you stop and think, “What the heck is that?” And it keeps you looking until you’ve figured out what it is you’re looking at." - Ken Johnson
The writer of this article stated that photographs are shameless- whether its a revealing photograph of a famous celebrity or an exotic place you've never seen, a photo "'will do anything to get our attention". The images up for discussion are a part of an exhibition at Yale University Art Gallery titled “First Doubt: Optical Confusion in Modern Photography.” There are over 100 photographs ranging from the mid 19th century to the early 20th century. A majority of the work came from the collection belonging to Allan Chasanoff. Each image is untouched, no digital enhancing, no darkroom work, nothing. They are representations of exactly what the photographer saw while taking the photograph. Some of the artists in this exhibition include Andre Kertesz, Bill Brandt, and Larry Fink. The viewers appreciate the experience they have when looking this type of work because its intriguing to try and identify what we're actually seeing.
I pay really close attention to the fine details in every image that i come across. If there's nothing to spark my eye within that first second, I'm done. Clean lines, movement , and beautiful but dramatic light are important to me and the photos in this exhibit incorporate all three. My viewers have an extremely hard time figuring out what i photograph and i really enjoy that about my work. It's a compliment to know that my goal of abstraction has been achieved.
Johnson, Ken. "
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