Erin Faber
ART 406: Advance Photography II
Digital print; 4′ x 18″
There are 9 images in the series
My pictures are made up of many different 4′ x 6″ prints to create a whole picture. I was playing off Fears and wrapping the models up in different items. Each picture has the name of a phobia that they are similar too.
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I love these pieces because they show how photography can be transformed from a 2D well behaved rectangular image on a wall to something much more. By having the photos not confined to a perfect shape your eyes are instantly drawn to to try and figure out what it is. You end up looking at each photo individually as well as a whole so your eyes never stop moving around. Also, the way it’s hung gives it a somewhat sculptural look.
I really enjoy the lines that are coming out of the photographs to match the marks left on the bodies of the photographed. I feel that the idea of fear is invoked more in the image on the bottom than the top. But maybe that’s because plastic wrap isn’t as scary as the idea of being cut to death by wire. I think it would help the top image if it were hung by part of the object that person is fearing. It wouldn’t have to be too obvious but give just a hint.
Great job on the bottom one.
The way they are put together and displayed is so unique. It’s an idea I haven’t seen before and appreciate it! I would love to see the whole series!!
I love it. Really shows creativity and thinking out of the frame. Adds personality to the figures. Could be cool to do with other subject besides people? Maybe with animals could be interesting?
This concept is very interesting using photos to create images to take photos of. I find that angles very interesting and gives a different perception of the figure even though it isn’t true. The use of fishing line is very creative in placing the photos it gives a feeling of strength and resistance to the photograph.
I really like your concept and you’ve put the individual photos together really well- close enough to get the whole figure but skewed enough to know that they’re all separate images. Wrapping the model and associating it with phobias also makes the work more interesting.
I think that’s a great idea, both the composition and the phobia-association. Though I wonder if the model in the first photo looks too cheerful to be suffering from a phobia?
I love the idea of making you picture out of 4×6 images and the concept of fears. I like how you present the picture.
I really like the concept of putting a bunch of smaller prints together to make a larger, complete image. The theme of fears is also creative and can lead to many different options. Placing people wrapped in their fears is a really good idea! I also like how the work is presented.
I would like to know the titles of these, so I could know what the phobias are, even though the pieces still stand perfectly interesting without you posting titles. You quite successfully produces images that express the idea of someone being bound by their fears–as they were PHYSICALLY bound TO their fears. I enjoy that you did this in the lighting studio–I like the way that ONLY imagery pertinent to the concept is visible and it pops out at the viewer. The women appear to be floating.
I am unsure of whether or not your work deals heavily with the issues of women or the perspectives of women, but if it is not then you may want to consider including men in your photographs–and even better, some racial diversity, or age diversity. It’s strange, but fear can be a very unifying thing.
Great use of Gestalt perspective, and a very unique idea made for a very striking image.
These are really neat. I like all the work that you did in order to get one print. You also arranged them in a unique way with strings coming off on the sides.
This concept seems like it took a lot of thinking to put together. The outcome was well worth it though. I’ve never seen an installation like this before. Great work
Amazing perspective and a unique idea. The top image feels a little slim and the proportions seem a little off. My favorite is the bottom image. The use of more black on the edges help the women stand out more and the combination of the rose pedals and her stance gives a seductive feel to it.
The idea is greta and well executed. The context of phobia is also well expressed by the way each photograph is attached to the whole. It’s also a very interesting play on angles and distortion – the heads are bigger than the body, which provokes an unsettling feeling (phobia).
This is a really interesting take on the dimensionality of photography, straying away from the rectangle that so often contains the entirety of the composition. Great use of color and staging.
I defiantly feel the tension and fear you trying to portray, I can’t put my finger on which one they are though. Maybe a little more refinement on that part. I do enjoy the media though which is very fitting to your subject matter, as it is making you uncomfortable looking at it.
These are very interesting! I like the second piece. The way the images are put together create a chaotic feeling. I like the dark colors, surrounded by black outline, it really makes the image stand out. The proportions seem off of the figure, but I think that adds a unique aspect.
This is so interesting! I love the use of collage and photo into one! I was honestly very pulled into these pictures and make want to click on the link and comment. The colors are very interesting and the tension because the cut paper and picture pulls in the viewers. I don’t really feel uncomfortable but sort of interested.
Interesting perspective and idea. I like the contrast of black and white.
I really like how you present your work on the wall! The photos themselves are already very strong and mind-blowing! But with the method of presentation, the whole series are even stronger! I like the bloody visual sense you created! It’s very intense!
I love your ideas behind these images, they are definitely very well thought out. I like the idea of many images to create one image, it talks to the character of the models and the phobia literally surrounding them. I also like that you chose to stay monochromatic in each picture as fear is one idea and not many. A really good use of angling and posing for your models as well.
The presentation of these images is extremely interesting. I’m a huge fan of photography combined with other art forms and mediums; these collages are a great example of using physical manipulation after the fact successfully. The description of these photos also helped explain the purpose of this well, and I think it was a highly clever way to present them.
I love the fact that this is many different images to create a bigger one. This makes it feel like there is so much meaning behind every specific image that is included. I love the rawness and thought process behind these photos.
The technique that you used by putting together smaller prints to make a larger meaning is really creative and worked out very well here. The individual photos are undistinguishable to me but they pair together nicely to create a meaning with the larger photo of the person. The art leaves me wanting to know more. I am also curious about the strings on the wall, are these photos being held up by the strings?
Hi Erin,
I think these are some truly amazing photos. The use of multiple overlaying images to create a central theme came out beautifully. The sharp edges of the individual pictures give the photo a very off putting and scary feel. My personal favorite is the second one because she seems to be confident in how she is portrayed but her body is completely falling apart.