Electronic Imaging 2008 is coming up soon and that means I'm hard at work completing my paper for the
Human Vision and Electronic Imaging XIII Conference
titled 'The Art of Non-Photographic Imaging'. It's in the Art,
Aesthetics, and Perception session so that means it's a bit more
creative than my typical technical papers. Drawing on some recent
personal efforts and work, I hope to include some interesting stuff.
Like carved magnolia leaves.
The first section in my talk is about experimental imaging
processes. I really liked the Andy Goldsworthy's self-portrait in
gravel using a light rain from Rivers and Tides
and wanted to add a couple similar examples. My first one was a
portrait carved in a magnolia leaf. There are a number of magnolia
trees on the bike ride home from work so it's easy to find a large leaf
to start with. I find it easiest to work with partially dried leaves
but the key is a sharp cutting knife and a reasonably stylized
portrait. A side view is great since the basic shape of the head can
easily be carved from one side of the leaf and the eyes, lips and mouth
can be lightly rendered with smaller cuts.
The result, I think, is a nice transitory piece that has a
richness of texture, an unexpectedness, an impermanence that is quite
appealing. I like paper and imaging with dyes and pigments but as a
creative exercise it's great to experiment with other modalities. I
think the technical consideration in this case is a nice tool to create
stylized images and then using a laser cutter or etcher to automate the
production on various substrates. Of course just a quick manual
portrait done as a carved magnolia leaf without any computers or
technology is also satisfying.
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