As part of our second exercise in Photographic Techniques we are asked to mimic a photograph. But what do they mean by mimic? We are not being asked to copy, merely to explore the image in terms of its style rather than trying to literally replicate it, looking at the light, the mood, the composition, the depth, etc.
The question is where to begin.... I've been introduced to many wonderful photographers, but this week in our "Ways of Seeing" module, I was introduced to Cindy Sherman and her series of work entitled "Untitled Film Stills". While searching out information on Cindy Sherman, I came across this short video:
Sherman's work is typically displayed in series. She photographs herself
in a range of costumes. She works alone - and so takes on the position
of photographer, make-up artist, wardrobe, director, producer, model,
etc. The series "Untitled Film Stills" was shot between 1977 and 1980.
The images are reminiscent of some 1940/50s American film noir. One of her images will be a possible candidate for this mimic exercise. I've not narrowed down the search entirely but two possibilities are the following:
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| Untitled Film Still #3 |
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| Untitled Film Still #13 |
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