Blurb book link

http://www.blurb.com/my/book/detail/1067566#book-settings

Blurb Pictures

I was inspired by the picture of Ruth and Edith Gowin. The two are related and show their relation in the title and the picture. I wanted to create a piece of work that gave homage to my family and the creation my parents have made.

Proposal

For my proposal I would like to create a book that commemorates my time at Oswego University. I have been a student at Suny Oswego for almost two years now and in those two years I have grown as an arist and an individual. When I came to OSwego I knew nobody, but within the first few hours after my family had dropped me off and helped me unpack I began to make friends. It was a matter of hours before I decided I wanted to join the fraternity all my roommates were in because I felt at home away from home. Oswego has given me so much and I have made so many friends and memories in this place and I want to document as many of my senior year as possible, which is why I would like to create my blurb book on the memories and times that have helped to change and mold me into the person I am today.

Twilight on the Emerald Coast
-http://www.blurb.com/books/931254
This book is titled Twilight on the Emerald Coast. The author shares his inspiration for the book stating: “Twilight on the Emerald Coast is about freedom dreaming can bring and the beauty in Gods hand painting the skies, shore and sea with brilliant colors”. This book hits close to home because just outside our windows we can see some of the most magnificent sunsets in New York State. Though Oswego weather is usually less than desirable when it is favorable conditions and the sky is clear at night we can see some of the nicest sunset skies comparable to those in the book even though the beaches and shores in the book are a little nicer.

Ressler Propane
-http://www.blurb.com/books/931363
This book is titled Ressler Propane. As you flip through the pages it shows the development of a family business that has moved through four generations. This book gives life and visual aids to the progression of the business and the growth of the family.

Red Book
-http://www.blurb.com/books/931946
This book is titled Red Book. As you turn each page the pictures have no relation to one another. The images are almost a little disturbing and are made completely open to ones interpretation. Each image is followed by a statement from the author which makes you question the true meaning of the book.

Little Big Words
-http://www.blurb.com/books/931534
The book is titled Little Big Words. The authors intention is for you to be the author. It is a baby book to document all the words and memories you share with your child. This is a great idea even though the book is kind of generic it enables the author to keep track of those memories we sometimes can lose as time marches on.
(For some reason the picture wouldn’t save the cover is of a baby smiling in a cartoon style)

The NRV588 at the Bonneville Salt Flats
-http://www.blurb.com/books/931179
The book is titled The NRV588 at the Bonneville Salt Flats. The author documents his trials tribulations and effort towards his speed record at the Salt Flats. Upon his Norton we can see his progression and hard work. The book is filled with beautifully crafter still shots of the motorcycle and its rider which show the trusting relationship each has with one another because without one the other could not survive.

Blog Entry# 4

Emmet Gowin

Edith and Ruth
Danville, Virginia
1966
http://www.masters-of-photography.com/G/gowin/gowin_edith_ruth.html


Primary Subject Matter

The Primary form subject matter is the two women in the foreground. It is the main focus of the portrait as the two women stand before the camera. Though Staggered the two have a family relation with each other as they share the same last name.

Form
Shallow Depth of field
High contrast
Symmetry
Light and Value
Point of view

Interpretation
The photograph to me represents family. It shows the relationship between the two whether mother and daughter, sisters, or cousins there is a clear relationship with one another. The title of the artwork is Edith and Ruth Danville the two share a last name. We also see the two standing staggered from one another indicating familiarity and a relationship through age. I.e the oldest or youngest is in front or the back.

Blog Entry # 3

Blog Entry Number 3
Artist: Richard Avedon
Carmen coat by Cardin, Place Francois-Premier Paris, 1957
Size 45.6 x 36 cm
Link to the Photograph http://www.vam.ac.uk/vastatic/microsites/photography/magnify.php?imageid=im00015

Subject Matter: The subject of the photograph is the woman. She moves gracefully through the streets of Paris. She is wearing a rain coat and carrying an umbrella which signifies she may be running to seek shelter from the storm. Even though she may be in a hurry we see her leaping off of the sidewalk ever so serene and gracefully.

Form:
Contrast
Light and value
Motion
Point of view
Relationship of the elements within the frame

Interpretation:
The photograph represents motion and grace. The woman running through the streets seeking shelter moves ever so gracefully through Paris. The snapshot was taken at a high shutter speed and captures her just as her feet are about to reach the ground. She is in motion and will be as soon as her feet touch down. This silver gelatin piece helps to capture what Paris was during the 1970’s. The European’s are always ahead of their times in fashion, class, and style which is what this photograph represents.

The image is very high contrast then which focuses on the light and value of the piece, the lights and the darks. The image captures a woman in motion as we see the snapshot taken from a low level point of view.