Manipulating Photos

These images are manipulated from an photograph of a branch, which I layered repeatedly, whilst reducing the darkness, so it seemed to fade away. I found the end piece really striking for such a simple repetition.

Yorkshire Sculpture Park and Hepworth Wakefield Gallery

Rabbit Sculptures

Object Trees

Shell Cave

While at the sculpture park we found ourselves moving into the older and more permanent collection of sculptures on the grounds. One of the permanent sculptures was the Shell cave, even though a lot of the shells had gone, the work put into the cave was still noticeable, I particularly liked the fact words had been carved into some of the shells. 

Metal Hay Bails

 I found this on one of the smaller sculptures, I love the extra personality that has been given to this piece because of it.

Hepworth's objects for inspiration

 Before I went to the Hepworth Gallery I considered Barbara Hepworth work to be a bit over rated and that her forms where something anyone could have done with very little thought. Whilst there it is incredible to see the amount of effort put into each piece and the consideration taken over each form and how it stands within a space, now I understand why people have a fascination with her work.

This small model for a sculpture looks as if it could be the starting design for the finished sculpture found in Chesterfield.

Copying Corinne Day

My Photos of Henry

After looking at the set of photographs of Kate Moss by Corinne Day, we had a go at doing some shots of people talking ourselves. I was apprehensive at doing this task at first, as I would have to be the one talking at some point but after getting over the fact it would be awkward anyway, it was really fun. Not all of the pictures I took or had taken of me were very flattering, but once they were put together as a set it was easier to blend them in as general expressions, taking it in as a whole. I think the final outcome is really interesting and its easy to put a story behind what the person could be talking about.

kedleston Hall

I found Kedleston hall quite minimal in decoration compared to lots of country estates, but it still had some beautiful carvings throughout which I found very interesting.

I love how this Relief sculpture is interacting with the painting, it really looks like the lady is the only thing holding it up.

 What interested me the most during my visit was the unrepairable areas of Kedleston hall, because these houses are made to look so pristine yet there are still areas that cannot be looked after as they are far too delicate.

Photographing Chesterfield

In photography we had to go out and take interesting photos of Chesterfield, without including the crooked spire, after being inspired by photographers like Martin Parr. When looking for interesting shots I mainly focused on what people were doing and any interesting features around the town. I was worried while taking photos that someone would comment on not wanting to be in them, luckily no one did.

Market

 I like these photos because they could be from just about anywhere, the only thing that tells you its Chesterfield is the sign on the roundabout bus. I also like how the people in both are focused on watching or doing one thing.

 This door is in the Centre of town, I noticed it on my way home and thought it was quite interesting to see a door leading to nothing on the outside of a tall building.

I think the contrast of colours in this photograph makes it quite dramatic, and draws the eye to the image, particularly the man getting on the bus, who catches the light more.

Summer 2011

Over the summer I have been looking at architecture, stain glass windows and details on buildings in old towns. 

Rothamsted manor

 I love these painted on banisters  they are very detailed and must have taken a lot of effort to paint on, perhaps this is why it was only done on one of the small rickety staircases leading up to accommodation.

Beautiful hand painted glass work.

Winchester

I find stain glass windows really interesting especially looking at them from the outside looking in, they have an amazing metallic sheen like oil floating on water.

Covent Garden

Tate Britain

 I love photos of people looking around galleries, the way people inspect art is captured instantly and there is always lots of interesting movement as people walk a lot slower so its easy to catch them mid stride.

Camden

 Camden is a vibrant and lively place. The buildings have there own modern take on sculpture and architectural features.

Bakewell

Curbar Edge