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| Leo Charette | profile | all galleries >> Galleries >> Artist's Statement (about the work) | tree view | thumbnails | slideshow |
 | The secret ... lies in being able to use the forms and shapes of objects in front of the camera for their expressive-evocative qualities. ~ Minor White ARTIST STATEMENTI composed images directly from the environment around me, finding inspiration in subjects as commonplace as: a glass, a feather, a slinky, or dusty chalk. My still life images usually start with an intriguing discovery about a common subject. I notice the way it bends light, or I see an interesting pattern or the radiance of color in late afternoon light. At that moment, a door is ajar to a new discovery about this thing. Balance, shape, lines, refractions, patterns and color harmony intrigue me. Often my discovery will evolve over many days as I use my camera to explore, observe and capture the remarkable natural designs and colors I see. When I display a still life image, I want folks to experience a moment that sparks their imagination, as though they were viewing this very familiar thing for the very first time. PROCESSI believe sound, basic principles of composition and light are necessary when capturing images.My images are captured with a high-resolution DSLR camera in RAW format using the best quality lenses. They are carefully developed in the proper color space and white balance to insure print accuracy. Once processed, I then print, mat and frame my photos in limited editions of 250 using archival ink and paper to insure print longevity. |
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