Planton, a photographer within the film Abstract quoted, ‘what’s important is the story, the message, the feeling, the connection, how do you make this reach people?’. This is very important to show through photography because it allows the photograph to tell their own story.

Kalen Hollomon is a photographer based in New York. He travels around with paper cut outs of photographs which fit perfectly into todays New York. His photographs each tell different stories by juxtaposing the past and present day, this creates an immediate connection with the audience and within the photograph as they contrast but also fit together so well.

“I am always concerned with what lies beneath the surface,” says Hollomon. “I hope to create conversation that is rooted in questions related to learned social rules, identity, the subtext of everyday situations and perception. Above all, I try to capture a sense of romance in images that are spontaneous and slightly unnerving.”

Selman Hosgör is a graphic designer and collage artist who mixes photography and illustration in his work. He tends to use ‘spirited colours’ throughout his art work; ‘they are the fruits of individualistic spontaneous inspiration’. This collection of work ‘Midnight in Woddy’s Colour’ is very vibrant and fun which gives the feeling of informality and humor. This sense of relaxation that the viewers gets allows them to connect with the images. The colours peruse happy and friendly vibes which allows the viewers to interact with the artwork.

Victoria Villasana weaves colorful graphic patterns on portraits of people using colorful threads. She is influenced by different cultures and the human spirit, her creations focus on “the way people interact with each other in a fragmented and post-digital world.” This image is from one of her exhibitions at the Saatchi Gallery. She uses photographs of models with their eyes shut, ‘holding themselves in the intimate space between outer and inner identity’. The coloured string is to show a hidden strength, from the exposure of the model, but also a feeling of vulnerability shown by the viewers intake of the image itself.

Bibliography

Hollomon, K. (2015). Kalen Hollomon. Retrieved December 02, 2017, from Kalen Hollomon: http://www.kalenhollomon.com/work-1/#/thumb-ass/

Hosgor, S. (n.d.). Midnight in Woody’s Colours. Retrieved December 02, 2017, from Studio Selman Hosgor: http://www.selman-hosgor.com

Villasana, V. (2017, November 06). Altered States Saatchi Gallery Group Show. Retrieved December 02, 2017, from Victoria Villasana: https://victoriavillasana.com/category/work/original-work/