Photograms: Assignment 1

#1. Accessorizing

My first photogram was more of a fun whimsical creation. The way I chose to arrange my accessories was more of a representation of myself. The sunglasses accentuating the most vivid part of my face which are my eyes. All other objects revolved around the sunglasses..."the eyes". The darkness of the shaded lenses creates mystery. The sheer necklace brought a more delicate, feminine balance.

#2. Flow

The photogram represents the flow of a stream of water. The flexibility of the necklace allowed an image of swirls for the water to appear as movement rather than still water such as a puddle. The arrangement of the leaves allows enough negative space between each object to give the appearance of depth in the water. This portrays a more definite appearance of each object with clear curves and balance. This, to me, represents the ongoing motions of daily life without end.

#3. Nature

For this photogram I used three essential images of nature. I used a symbol of a rose, natural flowers and stones. Arranged together they bring a flow of nature. They represent natural beauty of our earth. Even with the tossled look of the overlapping items, the light is captured differently with each shape. The contrast between the negative space and image produced by each item captures the beauty of each item with its simplicity. This in all represents beauty in nature for me.