Project 3

Up to this point we have explored the singular and the extended image.

For this project we will explore how a single "image" may be comprised of or constructed from multiple source images.

There is a long history of this kind of practice dating back to photography's beginnings, with the work of Oscar Rejlander.

In the realm of painting/collage/multimedia, Robert Rauschenberg's combines are a good example:

Other examples:

Diane Fenster

Istavan Horkay

Yours Truly

The collage approach is yet one of many possibilities. Alternatively, you might find success with the "indecisive moment" that compresses multiple points of time into one image.

For this project create a combine image that engages strongly and boldly with one of the themes of contemporary art (from presentations—time, place, spirituality, identity, science, body, language, etc.) and/or the human condition (war, peace, religion, mythology, etc.—many of these shown in Baraka film).

The image should have at least three source images worked into a cohesive whole with a strong design. All of source imagery should support the theme visually and conceptually—choose carefully.

Work will be evaluated on:

• Photography and Design
• Fresh and original take on your theme or concept—does the concept come through in a creative and engaging way?
• Photoshop skills (use of layer masks, blending modes, advanced blending, colorizing layers, etc.)

Due dates:

10/4 Progress critique (graded). At least three solid comps

10/13 Final image due.