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Published: 2006-05-25 07:03:11 +0000 UTC; Views: 1849; Favourites: 36; Downloads: 136
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I've been wanting to do a series of photos (and paintings) like this for quite some time now, but haven't really got around to it.But I'm glad I've got this one, anyway. Maybe I'll find some more time and energy sometime later this year.
I really hope your monitor shows this as mine does - the wall should be white with the subtle textures and colours - and not light grey.
Anyway, I might write up a more indepth comment on the conceptual side of the work, when I'm feeling up to it. But for now - enjoy.
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im really liking this one. the title too, the made me think of some work im currently producing, where im paingting/recording landscape and adding this minimal abstract element whcih is predominately white and textural, to create recall/amnesia.... mayeb were on the same lines here? either way very cool gallery.
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It's very subtle and beautiful, you have to read it like a map, to find all the stories behind the traces left, of rust and ducttape and old painting...
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i'm on a white kick.
you should check out the cd and cover design for the juliana theory - deadbeat sweet heartbeat
it's amazing.
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very nice collette.
it's minimal, but doesnt sacrifice texture-- which i think happens with memories-- we might not be able to remember all the details, and there might only be the strongest colours left, but we still have an impression-- we can still 'feel' how that day or moment felt-- the memory retains its impact on our emotion.
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This definately looks a lot like a painting, and I especially love the simplistic beauty and different textures. The rust especially adds an amazing element to this and there is always an story behind it isn't there? for that reason i think the title is also incredibly apt. awesome shot!
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broken edges and evidence of horizontal, vertical and even diagonal gestures...these on a pale background give the meaning of half thought-out intentions... like a document of memory.... going over traces to recapture something subtle or lost. nice piece
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Nice piece? Nice COMMENT! Thank you for sharing your interpretation
This is how I see it too.... the white is sort of representative of times past, things lost.... and the marks and textures are subtle reminders, things left behind.... 'proof' in a way. The wall carries them like scars on the hands.... a testiment to it's travels through time.... to all it's seen and all it's done.
But I guess the walls, unlike people, don't try and hide these scars. They wear them all out on their sleeves, and aren't afraid of what people will think.
If these walls could talk.....
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I'm pretty sure my screen is showing it up nicely...I love the subtlety of it, love it so much, every mark gets some ofthe spotlight in this. Yay
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That's just the way I see it 
Actually, that's how I see all my photos. I've never understood the idea of one main focal point etc.... I prefer all over compositions, where every little inch and element is just as important as the next.
I guess that's why I like abstracts so much? They give us an opportunity to look past the image and really appreciate the elements.... no matter how small or apparently insignificant the subject matter actually is.
Thanks once again for your comment - I always appreciate them
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what a great philosophy to ascribe to, perhaps that's what makes your art so addictive
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very nice simple shot
great color and textures
looks to me like if you exposed it less itd be darker and have more detail, contrast and mood
good work nonetheless
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Thanks very much for the comment and critique - appreciate it
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first of all, i like the subtle-ness of this. it speaks volumes.
second of all, the title caught my eye because i just was looking into this artist last week that calls his pieces "memory documents". check out www.joseparla.com and, besides looking at his awesome work, read his artist's statement.
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Jose Parla is one of my favourite artists
His artists statement is fantastic, and I remember being blown away at how similar our objectives were with what we wanted to show. When I read the term 'memory document', I felt he summed up perfectly what I've been trying to do.
He's a great artist. And you have great taste
Thanks for the comment!
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it seems like you capture in photos what he expands on in his paintings.
good stuff.
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By the time I'm his age, if I possess at least one speck of the talent he has for recreating and simulating the effects of time, history and process on urban surfaces.... I would be immensely proud.
He is genius to me.
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i was absolutely blown away just at his website. i can't imagine the power of one of his huge murals in person. i bet they have to have attendants standing by for all the fainting or swooning or brain overload explosions going on.
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i love it...
it would be great as a painting
this is the kind of paintings i like - i have some strange obsession with very white paintings with subtle colours and textures throughout... much more interesting than big blobs of in-your-face colour...
i love that it looks like a painting too... its so abstract that if it wasn't in the photography section, it really could be
nice work mate, hope you feel well enough soon to do some more and some painting too!
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I have an obsession with white paintings too! Twombly! Twombly!
Pure white and meditative works, but full of texture that have incredible narrative qualities and can tell infinite stories.... it's almost like quiet whispers from the past.
Thanks once again for your great comments
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oh you put it so well... i wouldn't have even though of them like that. i just love that the ideas behind the paintings aren't in your face, you have to actually think about it and sort thru all the texture to find your own meaning..
you might like snagletooth's paintings... not all over white, but definitely nice textures and layers there..
and you're welcome for the comments dear
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gosh, i don't want to start writing lots of stuff about what i see in this,
but i love it and it reminds me of school and nice things.
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Good seeing to spot this compostion. You've done well in the range of tones and the framing. The textures from the wall and old posters have also provided some visual depth and contrast to the image. I see all sorts of possibilities in 'interpreting' this image so would be quite interested in hearing your reasoning.
Really, I can't see anything to criticise in this shot
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To tell the truth I've always wanted to attempt taking photos like your's but I'm afraid of what people would think of me if I was wandering round the city or wherever taking photos of filthy (but artistic) walls.
I think I have my monitor at the right settings to see all the colours such as the types of blues and greens not grey which are low brightness high contrast and set to warm to produce the most accurate whites. I love the red rust spots because it contrasts in a good way to the subtle blues and greens. I wish I could say more about it but my art vocabulary isnt up to scratch I'm afraid.
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Haha yeah. Sometimes you do get many strange looks and people asking questions etc. This one here was taken on a main road with slow traffic, so people were staring out their windows like mad at me. I think it's a bit of a confidence booster though.... I have anxiety disorder and so feel very proud to be so 'brave' taking these strange photos with people looking at me. Although sometimes it is a little intimidating when they approach you and ask questions.... I think I should really carry around some 4x6" prints, so they can see and 'understand' the finished product. I guess it just feels a little daring though. Not that I'm doing anything wrong, but to uneducated people they might think I'm trying to vandalise, or coming back to take photos of vandalism I've done before etc.
But hey, I'm not breaking any laws, so who cares
Oh and, your art vocabulary sounds fine to me. Thanks for the comment !
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Ah I see. I have an anxiety disorder too, I used to have panic attacks lining up at the cinema. The problem is I think too much and my imagination is far too strong, but I dont want to go into too much detail as to draw attention to myself and I dont want you or other people to think I'm crazy... Its kind of hard to explain I have this problem, infact its hard to explain to myself!
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Yeah, I understand completely. My problem is OCD really, which I have had since I was a very small child, and which got quite bad in my earlier teens, but is mostly under control now. More of a hassle than anything. But I seem to have developed some form of panic disorder.... and have an attack at least every couple of weeks, which is really starting to worry me. It started happening every now and again when I was 14-15ish.... but now it seems to happen a lot more often... and is sadly, always triggered by one thing - stress related to exams and school assesment.
Hmm, I think it's just made worse by the fact that I am physically ill as well (haha I get all the luck.) I never used to freak out about exams and school, because I was always a bright one... but since I've become quite ill with CFS/ME, I no longer have the confidence in my skills and ability. It's just really hard to concentrate and live up to my previous stands.... and this makes me anxious, then start to panic, and then I notice I'm panicking and I panic more.... I'm sure you know the drill. It's a very vicious cycle.
Sigh.
Sucks really
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It's funny how I could be looking at a different piece of work just because my monitor is different. It's good to see The Collette back in the groove.
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An image to look at for a long time. So much detail if you have an eye for it. The overal impression is peaceful an quiet, but there are dynamic elements and accents. I think it's captured well. Although the white isn't really white on my screen, there's a definite suggestion of white as the base 'color'. Good piece.
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Thanks very very much Joost.
I was actually thinking of your work as I took (and processed) this photograph. It's very much inspired by your work
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And I thank you in return. It's good to have a sister in 'crime' down under
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I think my monitor is darker than yours. But yours is quite bright
I look forward to hearing the conceptual side of this one
Oh i guess i should offer a bit of critique. Personally i think the little black border on the edge is slightly distracting. Just becase the rest of the piece is so light, the black border is a bit much of a contrast. Perhaps a medium/light grey would work better
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Yeah, I can never get mine right. If I make it darker to try match what I think others monitors are like.... all my work looks weird to me
But I think the gamma is just too high or something. Things that look blinding white to me are this funny unnatural grey colour on other computers. And where as my monitor is quite contrasty - my works don't look so much like that on others.
Anyway, I'm glad you like this one!
Stay gold!
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