Artist 2 Peter Beard

 
Artist: Peter Beard
Title : Jenny and her Jewelry
Date : 2005/2006

         I think this photo is beyond beautiful. Her jewelry as well as the patterns incorporated around her truly make her look like a african goddess. The designs that Peter Beard added to the photo make it look wild, just like the safari in Africa where Beard took many photos. Jenny looks like a strong woman, due to her stance and facial expression. When i look at this i cant help but first look to her eyes and face, then to the rest of the piece. I love mixed media, thats why when i saw Peter Beard he immediately grabbed my attention. He seems to put a lot of time into this collages, there are many details as well as a wide variety of things incorporated into them.

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"These images do not dwell in the modern world, but rather exist in a timeless place where the ages collide"
(http://www.ethertongallery.com).

Joel-Peter Witkin is well known for his photographs of absurd objects, such as fetus's and body parts as well as the 'freaks' of the world that question your morals as a viewer. In his photo "Reality is an Invention Balthus" created in 2008, there are several different scenes that fill up the frame. The whole image is dark and has scratches through it, it makes it look old, slightly vintage.
I was drawn to this image because to me, it looks like a circus. It is chaotic and random. The textures and colors of the clothing and wall paper help to create this circus feel, Or maybe it is more of a 'freak show'. The characters in this photo are odd and creepy, which is what had appeal to me. All the little details, such as the dead cat or scratches, make this photo interesting to look at. You can look at it for a long time, just to notice all the detail he has put into this photo. I honestly have no idea what the intention of this photograph is. To different people it could have different meanings.

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