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Proposed by: Ashley Jeter
Project title: Landscapes Involving nature
Class: photo 3/4, mixed arts media
Instructor: Ms. Lori Miles
Project due date: 01.31.2011


Project description: For my senior exhibition, I will have three different slices of images for every one photo I present. Each picture will involve landscape photography, or an element of nature or both. My photos will come from a variety of locations including Wind n' Sea beach, in La Jolla, Balboa Park, a water tunnel in South Park, etc. there will not be an exact amount of images per location of where photos were taken, and each photo will focus on something different than the other, even if they share the same location. 

Type of work: Landscape

Concept: For my senior exhibition I will be taking photos of landscapes and/or the elements of nature. I want my observers to see more than they normally would see. When these images are brought together, it gives the viewer an opportunity to see things put together that they normally would not see. I merge textures and colors and shapes that compliment each other but are rarely viewed together. My concept is having an element of design in my photos that creates an interesting composition. I purposefully dismember photos and attach them together, to compose one fractured image, that is aesthetically pleasing, full of color, texture, and interesting, unexpected composition. 

Vision: In my work, I would like my viewers to see things they wouldn't expect to. I would like them to be exposed to something they wouldn't normally wouldn't have the opportunity to see. Through my images, I will bring my observers something interesting to look at, by taking slices of the photos from the same locations, utilizing complimentary colors and organizing odd compositions to create something that will hopefully resonate an appreciation in the viewer for the everyday beauty one so often takes for granted but doesn't normally get the chance to see all together.

Inspiration: My inspiration for this work derived from all the experiences I've had. Each location of where these images were taken has a special meaning to me as each place holds dear memories for me. I know each location very well and have seen what each area has to offer. I wanted my viewers to see what I was able to see, but wasn't sure how to present all the wonderful qualities and attributes of each place until I decided that cutting up the images I had taken was an efficient way of exposing my audience to all the things I wanted them to see without having too many images of the same things. This was partially inspired by the work of photographer David Hilliard, as his images are split up into threes. When I saw this, I found it so interesting as it made me stop, and focus on each image individually, instilling a greater appreciation for each piece of the photo. Also, Andrew Moore was a great inspiration as his photography involves very interesting locations, or interesting ways to look at locations. This made me think of all the interesting places I've been and had access to as well as ordinary places that have so much unseen and unappreciated beauty. These two photographers were a great help in how I evolved my images into what they are now, and I can only hope they will resonate the same satisfaction I felt when viewing their work as my audience will observing mine.

Equipment to be used: My point and shoot Canon camera, power shot SD1200 IS

Presentation: I envision my images, 8x10, to be framed by larger pieces of card or foam board painted white to extenuate the colors in my images, which will be hung on a wall in no particular order but in sections of location to allow the viewer to admire and appreciate all the qualities and attributes of each location at their own pace, moving on the next images at their own speed. The display of the photos will be simple and light, maybe a few props here and there such as sea shells or flowers to coincide with the images but I want things to be clear, not distracting for the observer.