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Spanish Flags: Geometric Abstraction in Photography - Limited Edition 1 of 1 Photograph

Sam Cornwell

United Kingdom

Photography, Photo on Other

Size: 10 W x 10 H x 1 D in

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About The Artwork

35mm Film | Kodak Endura archival paper on floating mounts Spanish Flags is the product of a five year exploration into new realities of geometric abstraction captured through photography. By using the camera to subvert the traditional idea of photography [capturing an observed reality] Cornwell has used the inexplicable allure of Bauhaus design so prevalent throughout South Western Europe to create new realities within the frame. With bold colours and strong segmented divides the result has a distinct similarity to the design aesthetic of national flags thus becoming synonymous with their location. Rotating the squares by 45 degrees reinforces the concept on the viewer to see the image out of context, challenging the orthodox rigid structure. Available is the complete collection of 12 unique prints. Each 'diamond' is 10" square and mounted onto a floating frame giving the illusion it hovers above the wall.

Details & Dimensions

Multi-paneled Photography:Photo on Other

Artist Produced Limited Edition of:1

Size:10 W x 10 H x 1 D in

Number of Panels:2

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Artist Statement - October 2014 As a practitioner I describe myself as a multi-disciplinary photographic artist who specialises in a number of ‘fringe’ photographic techniques, specifically wet-plate printing, disposables, non-lens based film, astrophotography and abstract video pieces. After rediscovering the wonder of photography by forcing myself to relearn the vernacular by using only disposable cameras for a year I was able to free myself from the constraints of traditional photography rules, straight lines, perfect compositions and rigid ideas. I often tell people that to be able to break the rules you must learn them first. As an artist, my interest also lies in the story of photography. I have studied the history of chemical based capture of light and continue to stay knowledgeable with emerging digital technologies. Considering what is lost in the photograph during the digital revolution will continue to be a main and overriding focal point of my practice. Since moving to Hawick, Scotland with my young family my focus has narrowed to the community. By purchasing a small freehold in the centre of town to build my practice from I can concentrate on local ‘micro-projects’ that I can develop into community inspired works of art. Chosen Influences: Penelope Umbrico, Joachim Schmidt, Jasper Elings, Merry Alpern, Phillip Stearns, Richard Billingham, Cesar Kuriyama.

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