MAS110 Everyday Aesthetics Photo Essay - Blake Antrobus and Priyanka Kissondoyal

Blake Antrobus

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Priyanka Kissondoyal
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Theme: Urban Landscape
Sub-theme: Light and Shadow

Music: Exist Strategy (2012) 'Autumn Breeze'

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Everyday Aesthetics refers to the artistic aspects of daily lives that are more often than not ignored or go unnoticed. Murray (2008) mentions that this new concept is “dedicated to the exploration of the urban eye and its relation to decay, alienation, kitsch, and its ability to locate beauty in the mundane” (p.155). With this in mind, our photo essay is dedicated to exploring a new perspective on the ‘ordinary’ aspects of the urban landscape, exposing the beauty and architectural significance of modern Sydney. We chose to place an emphasis on light and shadow, showcasing the subtle touches throughout the city (primarily by slightly altering the saturation, contrast and highlight elements of each photo), however we additionally experimented with elements of colour and texture in the composition. Finally, the arrangement of the photos within the essay demonstrates the consistent exploration of our sub-theme; the essay progresses from showcasing heavier shadows and brighter touches of colours within the landscape to the darker, monochrome aspects of the city and urban area. 

References:

Murray, S (2008) Digital Images, Photo-Sharing, and Our Shifting Notions of Everyday Aesthetics. Journal of Visual Culture August 2008 vol. 7(2). 147-163.