LIN OSBORN INSPIRED WORK

'DOORS'

For my first inspired work from Osborn, my chosen theme was doors. It was inspired after her own work, I went down my street and took a few photographs from doors which I found a little more appealing. I then took them over to Photoshop and followed a tutorial I was give on how to create an inspired piece like that of Lin Osborn. I didn't edit the image much, (apart from making them a little brighter) as Osborn doesn't seem to do much to her own photographs. I really like the concept of doors as I think that a door looks out the outside world. And it creates this sense of mystery, as to what lays inside.

'Shades of rust'
This is my second piece inspired by Osborn using the same technique, only this time I took photographs of some old metal that was rusting. I find beauty in strange things, and I thought this really appealed to me. Here there is a variety of different stages of rust, from the first few stages, to the whole thing. I like that burnt orange colour that rust has, and also it's texture photographs quite well.

DOCUMENTARY PHOTOGRAPHY// LIN OSBORN PHOTOGRAPHY

This is the work done by Lin Osborn. She comes from an art and design background, but she became increasingly more interested in photography after attending Winchester School of Art. The work was made for solo exhibition, in Flying Colours Gallery, Chelsea, London. 

I choose to look at this work because I am going to make something inspired by her work, and I enjoy how bright and colourful it is, the image instantly jumps out at you. I also liked the idea that smaller detailed images are what make the whole image and there is more to look at than, than just one full image.

Osborn uses a variation of small detailed image to create one big final piece. The subjects of her photographs vary, from ordinary house hold items, such as bags and food. To nature, from trees and flowers. By repeating a series of images all with one common theme, it completely changes that image from being 'okay' to something which is part of something bigger and it becomes a lot more powerful. 

Each one of her pieces of work consist of a different theme. For example 'Rainbow' (the work above), she uses a single colour objects of household items and places them in the other of a rainbow, hence its name. By focusing on a specific theme it gives the work some form of structure and you know exactly what is going on. In another one of her works 'Dandelions' and 'Poppies' her inspiration came from the subtle differences between identical natural forms. Which is very interesting, because at first glance you don't really understand but as you go through each small photograph you begin to notice all the subtle differences between each flower. I guess this can be also taken a something a little more meaningful for us humans, that essentially we are all the same, only with subtle differences which makes us unique from one another. 

Each of her photographs are mounted on a foam block 5cm wide and 1 cm deep and arranged in a uniform order. Her work is also available for sale and can be purchased in four different sizes: 70 x 100cm, 60 x 80cm, 50 x 70cm and 50 x 50cm. 

A formal element which is important in her pieces of work is definitely colour. She doesn't really have any work in black and white, which to me is quite refreshing as work like this wouldn't look as striking in black and white. The colour really helps the work stand out and individualises each image. 

I really like Lin Osborn's work, it is something different which is good. I like the fact that I can look at more than image at one given chance this is because I can take my time analysing one small image instead of trying to wrap my brain around one big image. I also really like the look of collages, so I guess its not surprising that I like her work. 

It has inspired me to try and be more adventurous with colour and not to be afraid of making my images loud and exciting. And also that at times, it's okay to focus one line of work on the same thing, as its the subtle differences that will make up your photograph. 

UNITED COLORS OF BENETTON & MARTHE FRANCOIS GIRBAUD ANALYSIS

This is an ad poster for the clothing company United Colors Of Benetton. Most of their ad campaigns are seen as being quite controversial for various reasons. They show images that you normally wouldn't see which is why it raises many eyebrows. In my opinion, I don't find these images to be too controversial as I find they rise awareness for all the different problems that happen all over the world. The image is showing a black woman breast feeding a white baby, this photograph to me shows the union between the woman and the child as being equals and not being judged by their colour. Also breast feeding is a very intimate thing between a mother and child and this is very well conveyed in the photograph.

This another photograph by a international clothing company based in France called, 'Marithe Francois Girbaud'. It is the iconic image replicated from The last supper.

As this is such a religious photograph, it is very controversial in the sense that they are taking something which means a lot to someone and using it as their own fashion statement. Religion is a very serious matter and one that can even lead the death of innocent people, and of recent years religion has began to creep it's way as becoming something very fashionable. From cross earrings, T-shirts and other fashion statements to designers recreating garments that resemble that of nuns, or even mother mary. 

The photograph has really embodied the poses in the actual painting which is why it is so recognisable. There is Jesus in the middle in the original painting but in the photograph 'Jesus' is portrayed as a woman and also Mary Magdalena is portrayed as a man. 

In my opinion like many things like this, it does not offend me directly, as I am not very religious and I don't believe that Da Vinci saw Jesus to know what he looked like. However I can see why this could offend someone who is a lot more religious than myself. As these people are taking something that can be seen as a serious matter and turing them into something completely different.

AS-A2 PROJECT

In this project we are going to explore our critical skills and is designed to introduce us to a range of photographic skills. The theme for this project is:Pathways. We are going to use our blogs and pinterests to document our journey and document our research in our sketchbooks.