Work, concept and practice in motion pt 4

I find the idea of “the void” interesting because it is something we still have today, even though we don’t classify it as an element. We do have a need to see and understand what is beyond ourselves and our space. No matter how far we can see into our universe and galaxy we push to see farther. This then got me thinking more about time because the further we see into space the further back in time we go, since we are still seeing light that is millions of light years away we are seeing light from millions of years ago. I have always had an interest in space and time and it really is a big subject that will twist your brain in half.

 So I really like the idea, and concept of space and time but how do you use photography to express such a complex and abstract concept? I knew I wanted to push the way I had been working farther, but at the same time didn’t want to make three hundred more flashes and cracks. I struggle with conceptual work a lot …… like really a lot. I believe the image needs to be as strong if not stronger than the concept. Enough of this photo of a ruler in the corner then 2 pages about it, that’s just rubbish. But in the case of Uncontrolled abstraction and this follow up project I really see the thought process and ideas merging with the imagery and that’s not just because it’s my work, however I am biased.