Masaccio's Dream
Perspectives Concerning a Psyche in Transit
In the rhythmic pulse of New York City's subway, a singular polished-metal wall at the 34th Street station captured my imagination, reflecting the transient yet profound beauty of its myriad riders. This unlikely canvas birthed Masaccio’s Dream– a series of candid portraits, each meticulously recolored in post-production to uncover the deeper narrative woven into fleeting moments.
My creative journey is a harmonious blend of technical rigor and aesthetic exploration. Confronted with the challenges of lighting and composition unique to this site-specific locale, months of experimentation led to revelations in lens selection, camera settings, and manipulation of available light. It was within these moments of trial and frustration that I unearthed the deeper symbiosis between technical challenges and the rich narrative I was crafting – an unexpected allegory of our species' contemporary existence. The blurring, noise, scratches, and graffiti on the metal surface became visual metaphors for our fractured psyche, both individual and collective.
Delving deeper, I began to perceive more than just physical attributes. The clothing choices, subtle body language, the rhythm of movement, and the myriad of facial expressions unfolded before me. This observational shift was akin to peering through an extraterrestrial lens, observing humanity with a newfound curiosity. This perspective provoked profound questions about the nature of identity and autonomy: To what extent are our choices and individualities shaped by unseen societal forces? How do we navigate the complex interplay of personal freedom and collective uniformity in today's world?
Through Masaccio's Dream, the subway station transforms into a visual ethnography – a live archaeology capturing a microcosm of our evolving species. The series is more than a reflection; it's a contemplation of our era, one marked by an information deluge, challenging our perceptions of choice, reality, and identity. Each image stands as a mirror to our existence, capturing a species on the cusp of a profound awareness – an awareness of the true nature of choice, reality, and identity in a rapidly transforming world.
PRINT INFO
Series Title: Masaccio’s Dream
Year: 2023
Medium: Photography
MEDIA
Size 48 x 60 in - Archival Pigment Print
Size 64.8 x 81 in - Two Dye Sublimation Aluminum Panels mended in Kintsugi
Edition of 3 + 1 Artist's Proof
(Artist's Proof is not available for sale)
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