Thursday, October 20, 2016

Willie Doherty

For the emulation project I am choosing Willie Doherty.  He is a modern photographer that also does video installations. His photos are mostly of landscapes including repetitive elements such as shape or color. His photographs are color with deep saturations and dark exposure.  His images include building, cars, and some plant life-  all in some form of decay.  He has a few portraits all very stark and emotionless like his landscapes.  His approach seems a lot more analytical than emotional.

I chose him because I like and admire his very analytical approach.  I think when it comes to art there does not always have to be an emotion or overall message attached. I also really like how he uses saturation and exposure to really draw out details. I hope to focus on repetitive details and the states of decay that objects or landscapes are in.  As well as having similar colors and exposures.







http://www.kerlingallery.com/artists/willie-doherty