Photography Blog 2

 

I’ve decided to write about this piece from Gary Schneider. It is part of his Genetic Self Portraits Series, which was showcased in class, although not this particular photograph(Or Photogram?). I don’t have a particularly deep or meaningful attachment to this photograph on an emotional connection. I am simply in awe of the craft on display. It boggles my mind that somebody can just create this, how?

I’m guessing the images were made using a combination of dust, water and dyes on top of a piece of photogram paper. Maybe a shorter exposure time was used to increase the depth of the image? However it was made, the look of it is really spell binding. It almost looks like a head or a watermelon being blown apart, or a nebula in the far reaches of space. 

I imagine the actual method used to create this photogram is vastly different from what I am describing. Or alternatively I got it right on the first try and I am overthinking things, which is certainly possible. Either way the end result captivated me. I certainly hope that I am able to create an image that is technically impressive moving forward.