These photo paintings are an exploration of the delicate interplay between light, chemistry, and form. Crafted from 4x5 and 8x10 negatives, each piece is a testament to the tension between destruction and creation. By deliberately damaging the negative, I introduce vibrant color sections that stand in stark contrast to the surrounding blurred lines. This approach imbues the images with a sense of movement and depth, echoing the natural phenomena of crystallizing rocks, eroding soil, contaminated waters, and the surging force of flood waves.
The aesthetic is deeply rooted in the minimalist traditions of Rothko's color fields and Judd's cadmium red. The simplified geometric shapes and the unbroken swaths of color, with their intentionally muddied edges, create a visual dialogue that is both serene and unsettling. Through this juxtaposition, the work transcends the static nature of traditional photography, transforming the negative into a dynamic canvas where light and chemistry collaborate to evoke the fluidity and fragility of the natural world.
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