Book Project (project title: Future Tense)

My intention for Lack Thereof  was to practice careful observation in exploring textures of common objects found on the Branson campus. By photographing the objects up close, I was able to give the images an abstract dimension and to challenge the viewer to observe textures and patterns he/she would normally never even see. The experience I was aiming to evoke was one of questioning what the object is and increasing one’s appreciation for careful observation of his/her surroundings. I hoped to remind the viewer that to really see takes time.

The formal commonalities the images share include textures and a lack of vibrant colors. The absence of striking, or shocking colors creates a certain stillness and enables the viewer to focus on the textures themselves. Whether zooming in on a deteriorating baseboard in the old cafeteria, the bark of a tree, the collection of dust particles on a garbage can lid, a water reflection in a fountain, or scratches on metal I found interesting juxtapositions and beauty in unexpected places.