May | 2017 | David Neves – Photo Journal

Disparity is a project about the juxtaposition of nature and artificiality. It consists of 12 4×6 photographs on poster board. 6 photos were taken of natural objects found indoors, and 6 were taken of artificial objects outdoors. The photos were then imported into Photoshop for editing. All of the artificial objects in each photo were converted into Black & White, while all of the natural objects retained their color; this reinforces the juxtaposition between them. The photos were then mounted on poster boards, one black and one white. The poster boards are arranged back-to-back and have visually contrasting title sheets on top. This is all done to further highlight the juxtaposition in the photos.

Title: Disparity

Project Description:

For my final project, I will be exploring the juxtaposition between Nature and Artificiality by using the juxtaposition between Black & White and Color. This will be achieved by using Photoshop to create a color isolation effect. I have wanted to do color isolation at some point in this class, but was unable to use it in previous projects. Color isolation works well with the theme of this project, allowing me to make use of it effectively.

Photos will be taken in color, with black & white added using Photoshop. The photos will be of natural objects (such as plants) in artificial environments (such as a house) and vice versa. Natural objects will retain their color while artificial objects will have their color removed, creating a greater contrast between them. The viewer’s attention will be drawn to the object whose color mode does not match up with the environment it is occupying.

Outcomes:

4×6 Photographs (amount unspecified) on poster board. This is subject to change.

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