ABSTRACTION
Like abstract art, abstract photography concentrates on shape, form, colour, pattern and texture. The viewer is often unable to see the whole object and the subject of the photo is often only shown as a small part of the idea of the image. Viewers may only know the essence of the image subject or understand it by what is implied. More often than not, the image will not be a literal view of the subject itself. The subject tends to come second to seeing.
‘Abstract photography’ introduces the viewer to the essence of an object. The aim is to help the viewer gain an emotional, almost primeval link to the image. The viewer is supposed to enjoy the ‘feel’ of how it looks. For the viewer, abstract photography is not about knowing and recognising the subject. It is more about emotionally connecting with it.
‘Abstract photography’ introduces the viewer to the essence of an object. The aim is to help the viewer gain an emotional, almost primeval link to the image. The viewer is supposed to enjoy the ‘feel’ of how it looks. For the viewer, abstract photography is not about knowing and recognising the subject. It is more about emotionally connecting with it.