The Front Of The House
I was inspired by nostalgia, my family and my home. I've lived in the same house my whole life and I wanted to do a project based on my family home, and the significance of the front yard specifically. We take most of our pictures at the front of the house, whether it be for a special occasion or just because, so I wanted this project to represent nostalgia and the passing of time.
What is your first impression of the exhibit?
My first impression was that the huge photos looked like drawings. the space itself was very engaging because you see the huge photos as soon as you walk in and it made me want to go around the rest of the exhibit to see the rest of the photos.
What is the exhibition about?
The main themes of "New Photography" is love, solidarity, care and memory.
How are the images arranged in the space?
The exhibit was split into 2 rooms with multiple sections. there were images displayed on a moving machine. images displayed on mini beds, portraits aligned on 2 walls and most of the photos were fairly big.
Why do you think they are arranged this way?
They were probably arranged this way because the themes relate to each other.
How do you feel about this?
I was initially very impressed with the photos just based on how they were displayed and the aesthetic. after seeing the "Agony of the New Bed" display I was very sad. the reality that many women and young girls go through with misogyny and arranged marriages is a topic that will always need to be covered.
Choose three images from the exhibition, write a brief bio of the photographer and then talk about why you chose the images.
What was your experience seeing images in this situation?
i found the moving image fragments interesting because even the shadows looked cool. i was inspired by seeing how these different artists display their photos in such unique ways.
Would you recommend this exhibition to someone else? Why, why not?
i would recommend this exhibition because there is a consistent theme of resilient women accompanied by beautiful colors and unique displays.
Rephotography is the act of photographing the same area twice from the same distance and position at different periods of time. It is used in science to document changes in ecological systems. It is also used to see the progression of erosion, river banks, glacier flow and land rehabilitation. It is used in social investigation to document how society changes as well as monuments and buildings. Artists often use these themes in their rephotography from a creative point of view.
https://www.artsyshark.com/2018/05/18/featured-artist-mark-hersch/
