Final Project In-Process Reflection

For this final project, I am attempting to utilize rule of thirds, light as a character, and depth of field. I feel that these two photos exemplify the path that I am going to take and the reality that I am going to challenge. By making certain qualities and colors in an image stand out more than the others, I am trying to create a more expressive, more interesting compilation of images. I am not going to veer towards focusing on the composition of the photo, and the object that it is of, but I am going to take an object and try to make the audience question reality. Although many of the images in the end may very well not be abstract, I am going to try to have the same effect on my audience as abstract images does on its audience.

My Abstract Work

I feel like this image is my strongest of this abstract project. I played with colors, using black and white, and feel like my intentions were founded on a strong understanding of abstract (or at least in this instance). This image intrigues me because of the contrast between black on white, along with the changing geometric shapes. I found abstract moments wherever and whenever, actually taking this picture no more than three hours ago, in my room. This only goes to show that no matter where or when you look around, abstractness will always be present, you just have to look closer.

I gained a better understanding of the digital camera and photoshop with experience. I admit, while I may not have been so strong at using them in the beginning, I definitely improved (but am still horrendous with photoshop). My favorite photoshop tool was the filters, playing with color and how it affected the composition and mood of the image. Overall, I feel like this project was one of my stronger ones, and gained a much stronger understanding of the concept of "abstract".

Inspirational FAB Artwork

I thought that Jenna's piece at FAB was really relevant to current times, as police shootings have been increasing, and I think that her intent was to draw attention to this, and I feel that I want to incorporate a sense of relativity to current times, too. This piece outlines the corruptness of the law and how race doesn't matter. #BlackLivesMatter