Well this one was a puzzlement, to quote the King of Siam. Was it just too weird? I dunno, but I did not get many submissions. Lots of talk, but few actual submissions. As the kids say WTH?
But for those who did, I think they reflect what I was hoping to show: that given any particular stimulation, the results are individual.
Wait, that sounds too scientific… what I mean is that we each get input from the world around us and what one makes of that is a reflection of the artist’s individual vision. It is that difference that make you the artist you are and not the artist your friend Bob is. And that is really, really important these days.
More and more we are seeing how technology had not only lowered the bar, but rather deleted the bar. Anyone can (technically) be a photographer today, and many people are trying it (see all the “i-reporter” kinds of submissions!). So, if you want to make a business of this business, it is ALL about bringing something else to the party. That is your vision, your creativity.
So these artists who did submit, they all listened to the piece and got something out of it that inspired them to make these images below. Each got their own vision from the input. There is a lot of variation in these images, and I’m glad for it. I love the different directions people took. I’m fascinated by the druid-y-looking dude who, if you look closely, is wearing a dress-shirt and tie and the Floatopia image is a great PJ-related solution. Overall, there is a mix of sensuality and sensuousness (look them up, they are different things though most people don’t know that) in all the images that reflect the spirit of the music.
Bravo to all of you. And thank you for sharing!
One thing: the first 3 images are (obviously, I hope) a series. The rules for these assignments have been pretty flexible so I decided that it wasn’t a problem–they are clearly a collective “whole” so, there you go. After that each image is an individual submission; and all of the thumbnails are linked to larger versions, so click to see them.
Congratulations to the contributors! I for one came close to not submitting for a variety of reasons – real and imagined.
It’s probably not a stretch to hear that Alger’s image speaks to me instantly. I’m intrigued by its composition and the drama which seems ready to unfold. To me it really captures the pagan characteristics that I associate with the music.
There is also something very compelling about Jill’s image. Perhaps it is the vintage camera obscura look combined with the modern scene that draws me in.
If you are interested, I’ve posted a summary of my creative process for this assignment on my blog:
http://adeliotrinidad.blogspot.com/
Thanks again Leslie for putting this on!
What a cool and varied and interesting collection of images. Adelio, your image is definitely my favorite of the bunch. I also enjoyed reading your blog post about the making of the image. It seems you were thrown a nasty curve but you hit it out of the park. I love the image! Thanks for the assignments Leslie! I’m looking forward to the next one!
Ryan,
Congratulations on the Westcott Top Pro. You certainly deserve it