My theme for this project was bike racks and, in shooting these photos, I wanted to express the chaos that happens once these 'organized' racks are overloaded with more than what was expected. It shows how even the simplest things are taken for granted in our society.
I tried to express this theme by using different vantage points and angles for the fullest effect. I used straight-on views to explain simple and basic dynamics. The high and low angles were to dramatize the reality of what is going on in each photograph.
My thinking throughout the project did not change a whole lot but some in certain areas. I was trying to figure out if I was going to stage any of the areas and, by the time I started capturing the images, decided not to because of the way the bikes were in the racks themselves. To me, was perfect. The images and points of interest ended up being exactly what I was looking to express.
The second photo is interesting because the majority of the picture is black, white, and blue while in the center is a bright pink bike lock. The color combination is unique.
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed your last image because the fallen bike reminds me of how careless people really are.
ReplyDeleteExcellent work creating formally exciting images out of an everyday item like the bike rack! It is amusing that you were able to find such complexity within a space meant for organization. The series reminded me of some images by modernist photographer Paul Strand…he too photographed bicycles, placing emphasis on formally exciting shapes, lines, and shadows.
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