Artist statement:
My concept for this particular body of work during year 12 was ‘Exposure’. I explored this theme focussing not only the physical exposure of the human figure (the bare body) but the exposure of the mental state, relating to uncovering hidden emotions. In this series, ‘Exposed’ this photograph ‘Untitled 1’, I wanted for the viewer to come to a conclusion of the emotions/mood of the particular photograph judging by the elements of the photograph, such as; the models body language, the colour scheme, the composition etc. The white powder is deliberately placed over the face of the model so that the models facial expressions do not lead to the viewer to a conclusion of the subjects emotions, but therefore the viewers perception of this work will be effected by the physical elements of the photograph and their individual personality and emotions will also impact their perception.
Also known as Giclee prints or bubble-jet prints, pigment ink-jet prints are generated by computer printers from digital or scanned files using dye-based or pigment-based inks. A series of nozzles spray tiny droplets of ink onto the paper surface in a precise pattern that corresponds to the digital image file. In dye-based prints the ink soaks into the paper, whereas in pigment-based prints the ink rests and dries on top of the paper surface.
Whilst the term is broad, pigment ink-jet prints have come to be associated with prints produced on fine art papers. They are the most versatile and archival method of printing available to photographers today. A wide variety of material on which an image can be printed with such inks are available, including various textures and finishes such as matte photo paper, watercolour paper, cotton canvas or pre-coated canvas.
