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About |
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Photography embraces an inherent paradox; a photograph invites the viewer to question even the most seemingly real situations. I use this contradiction in my work to create situations, which encourage the viewer to question the legitimacy of the imagery. I employ invention to fabricate this careful balance between truth and fiction, thus shaping my photographs into illusions of reality. Tension, both emotional and visual, is a key element in my most successful work. I aim to create visual tension through careful juxtaposition of forms. I am inspired by artists who deal with the constant question of authenticity in their work, especially by Tina Barney, Morgan Konn and Allyson Klutenkamper. The awkward moments that these artists manage to capture are stunning to look at, but carry with them deeper questions of truth. My work, my illusions of reality, are a response to the intrinsic mystery of photography.
The home, the living space, the objects which define us: the domestic sphere.
A personal refuge in which people can no longer depend on false faces. Our interiors are windows into the true identities of the individual. The worldly facade is torn down and one can finally see into the being. Photographing the domestic sphere allows me to revel in this world of intimate surroundings. My work shows couples’ relationships; family dynamics and the struggle with one’s self. I explore the hidden aspects of these bonds which emerge only when the outside world has been forgotten. Inside an intimate space you can feel voyeuristic, unwanted, in many cases I was intruding. When a camera is present in a room, the comfort level is diminished. I consider these photographs to be only glimpses into the actual domestic sphere, and so they remain illusions of reality. |
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© 2007 Amy Herman |