Jerry Uelsmann, Untitled, 2003 – Hands Holding Water
This black and white photo by Jerry Uelsmann is of a pair of hands holding water in a lake. Uelsmann talks about how he aims for a genuine and authentic emotional reaction from his photographs. He does not want people’s first reaction to be, “how was this made?” but rather envokes a human response. This photograph held more power than just how it was made. The hands are holding the foundation of what creates the human world, nature. This photograph also has a sense of serenity that can only be found when out in nature. This image combines that of nature and humanity to show how they should live in harmony. I also like this photograph of his because it is somewhat realistic with the aspect of photoshop. This image was created by different photographs being combined in the darkroom. This creates an image that blends together so well that it seems realistic.
“Jerry Uelsmann: Untitled, 2003- Hands Holding Water:” Telluride Gallery, www.telluridegallery.com/artist/Jerry_Uelsmann/works/2677.
Maggie Taylor, Humpty Dumpty
Maggie Taylor’s images focus less on realistic photography and more on the storytelling of photography. She has many uses that focus on digital technology and pen work to create. Instead of using a darkroom, Taylor uses technology to layer images together. Her computer work makes the images blend together more realistically. In this image, Taylor portrays the story of Humpty Dumpty. She brought the story a more realistic view rather than the normal cartoon version seen in children’s books. She put these fables into a surreal setting.
Abatemarco, Michael. “In the Looking-Glass World: Maggie Taylor.” Santa Fe New Mexican, 4 Aug. 2017, www.santafenewmexican.com/pasatiempo/art/in-the-looking-glass-world-maggie-taylor/article_2b7c61fd-f18e-5817-84e4-9269b2ea337a.html.
Thorough description of their creative processes. Well done.