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| Group |
Round |
C/R |
Comment |
Date |
Image |
| 79 |
Nov 18 |
Comment |
Your image speaks to me, Karl. Several stories come to mind as I view it.
First, I am reminded of my first real exposure to the field of psychology in high school, when I learned in my English literature course about the concepts of anima and animus through Hermann Hesse. As anima and animus represent the simultaneous existence of masculine and feminine energies within each of us, I see this image evoking their intertwined yet distinct presence. Light and shadow; goodness and darkness; hope and Dred; past and present.
Second, the subtlety and softness of this image springs forward as an innocence and vulnerability like that of Adam and Eve. In the sense, it is a very restful image.
Finally, the pleasing colors and translucent quality of the image remind me of one of my favorite southwest art painters, RC Gorman. He exquisitely captures the femininity and strength of a woman. I have achieved a similar feat here.
This is an image I would purchase from a gallery. |
Nov 22nd |
| 79 |
Nov 18 |
Comment |
Here we have a classic opportunity for the eye to explore tree sprites! I enjoy the dynamic movement of the "fingers" of the branches, stemming from the anthropomorphic "head" of the image. I too would like to rotate the image 90° counterclockwise to create an undersea creature/stalactite.
One idea to consider would be to allow more of the tiny twigs/branches at the upper left/outer portion of the image to show. I would keep the nice simplifying effect of burning out the background, but allowing a few more of the tiny tendrils to show through might give an even more dynamic quality to the image.
One other curiosity would be to see how increasing the contrast even more might add texture to the tree.
I love this image. |
Nov 22nd |
| 79 |
Nov 18 |
Comment |
Excellent artistic rendering, Mary. I love the textural quality of the black-and-white version, and the simplicity you created with this piece of art. It reminds me of Vivian Maier photography.
This mysterious-looking expression is intriguingly ambiguous… Is she happy, is she sad, is she longing, or is she checking out? I like that viewers are left to make this determination for themselves. It evokes the juxtaposition of insight and denial, similar to the way the yin and yang of the human psyche intermix.
Good use of the diagonal. The strands of hair on the left present a dynamic sense of movement, while the rest of the image is still and stable. Another great contrast.
Lovely. |
Nov 22nd |
| 79 |
Nov 18 |
Comment |
Judith, this is one of my favorite images. It has a kaleidoscopic abstract quality that allows the viewer to project onto it all the possibilities… A water droplet's splash, a blown glass bowl, a flower, a jellyfish, an ice formation… Anything the eye can imagine. At the same time, it depicts tangible evidence of the destructive power of a firearm. I agree with Karl that it evokes the high-speed imagery of Edgerton. Rather cool to make note of this connection, since you are related to Edgerton!
I love the composition of this image as well. It gives a sense of movement and place. The slate tonal and color variations give it a material fact. I hadn't thought of the smoke from the bullet until it was described above. Just a super cool image.
No changes suggested. Would love to see what this would look like printed as a metallic. |
Nov 22nd |
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