Jena Schleis
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October 29, 2009, 10:44 pm
Filed under: U of Wisconsin, Madison
Filed under: U of Wisconsin, Madison


Jena Schleis
ART 576: Advanced Photography
Digital Prints
Size is yet to be determined
Goal: 20 images in final series
This is just the beginning of a series that I intend to explore the rest of the semester. I am curious about blending the human body into dominant shape and color compositions. I thought about working in pairs or triptychs based on shape or color.
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I really love these photos, the power full color contrast was a great idea. I know the difficulty in trying to capture detail on a subject that has the same color as the back ground. It sometimes creates a “black on black or a white on white” affect. Jena executed the photos well.
Comment by Jared Miller November 4, 2009 @ 12:20 pmI think you have a good grasp on this technique of blending human skin with background color. I would be wary of light reflections on the skin, like in the bottom photo on the chin, as they disrupt the fluidity of the transformation.
Do the colors in these photographs have any significance? It reminds me of an American flag, which then makes me question the deeper meaning of the pieces. It might be interesting to work with colors/patterns that have established meanings (like flags, symbols, etc.).
Comment by Monica November 4, 2009 @ 12:43 pmi love the color contrast it really pops out. the compositions you are using are very simple but working well. though i do agree that the reflections on the chin are a little distracting. though technically the photos are shot very well and they are extremely sharp and show a rich texture.
Comment by Gerardo zamora November 9, 2009 @ 1:33 pmI like the use of very contrasting colors and also agree with Monica’s comments about the deeper meaning these could have. I think this is a great exploration you are beginning on.
Comment by D. Mack-WMU student November 9, 2009 @ 3:03 pmThe face looks as if the paint was directly painted on the chin and the hand I am not sure if it is directly painted(sprayed) on the skin or placed on digitally. Each could be right or wrong, but if these are a series or being displayed together, I think the ‘look’ needs to match. Each photo displayed individually, it is not an issue, but if displayed together it gives to a very different affect, meaning and look of intention.
Wonderful project! I would love to see the show of your favorites of the series when it is complete! Great idea well exicuted!
Comment by Kristy Towery November 10, 2009 @ 8:53 pmVery intriguing and interesting photos in which you are blending organic and geometric shapes together. The red and white are very contrast colors. Thought I would like to see more exploration of colors like analogous, complementary, and other color studies and see how it would affect your photographs. I do agree with the reflection on the chin, it disrupts the blending the body into the shapes because the created too many values and variation of colors. Eliminating the shadows would make these photos stronger.
Comment by Antonio Costantini November 11, 2009 @ 1:14 pmThe Red is already very powerful! But the lines and angles make it that much stronger
Comment by Vanessa November 30, 2009 @ 11:34 am