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Illuminating a building in summer sunlight is what I imagine is closest to sculpting marble. Until I began to understand it, I felt a certain fear of that light that I perceived as harsh, almost aggressive. Maybe because I had always seen it collapse, falling vertically on my city without mercy. It is not an easy light to use, its shadows are very sharp and leave little room for error. But it is a very precise, extraordinarily decisive light: sunlight in summer is a statement. It is the best light to give architecture the appearance of a sculpture, to simplify its forms to the most essential, to reveal its most authentic aspect. As an architectural photographer, my only raw material is light and I owe all my respect to it. #photography #architecture #architecturephotography

When it comes to selecting art for your home or office, it's important to think outside the box. While photography and paintings are beautiful, adding sculptural elements can take your space to the next level. A well-curated collection of artwork should feel unique and not staged. Here are my top 3 tips for integrating art into your space: 1. Mix up your mediums. A blend of paintings, sculptures, photography, and tapestry creates a more dynamic space than a room with only one type of art. 2. Size matters. Too many small pieces of work in a room can visually clutter a space. Be sure to anchor your room with a large piece of artwork. When in doubt, bigger is better. 3. Stylize your space to complement your artwork. Area rugs, toss pillows, and decor can be great ways to make your space feel more cohesive. Remember, a well-curated collection of art should feel unique and reflect your personal style. #interiordesign #art

Sometimes I allow myself some liberties if I think they will work. If these small adjustments add some more meaning to what I am explaining in my photographs, why not use them? This detail of a facade clad in white lacquered aluminum is precise and abstract enough to rotate the image 90 degrees as long as the composition still works. In reality, the blue of the sky is on the left of the composition and the white of the aluminum occupies the remaining two thirds on the right. Rotating the composition and changing the weight of the masses of color does not hurt in this case and the material gains a different presence from the image seen in its original horizontal orientation. This is not a trick you can always use but, if you can, try it. #photography #architecture #architecturalphotography

Out in hard light, it's all about lines and shapes. Patterns and contrast make the composition. When making a photograph of a building, these are the details you hunt for. They may not be the hero shot on your website, but they create interest in a supporting role. #architecture #blackandwhitephotography #photography #architecturalphotography #one27photo

Sometimes I'm just out, and have a camera. Then you just see it... There are patterns and compositions everywhere, but I think this is the practiced skill of pattern recognition. What looks good and conveys some feeling or idea? I often get odd looks from those around me when I make these kinds of photos. "What is that?" or "what are you looking at?" are common statements. Interesting how I rarely get the question when someone sees the image. The photo has removed all the surrounding distraction and revealed the pattern. In this case the color contrast added to the story. I think these are hard skills to teach or explain, and just take practice. #photography #architecture #architecturalphotography #reflections #clouds #sunset #one27photo

‘Undercurrents’ Selected Group Show 13 July – 17 August Blackamoor's Deepshaded Mystery by John Bainbridge (top left image) @johnbainbridgeart The painting explores the colours of deep shade and textures on Blackamoor Hill as well as the deep sense of numinous beauty that the "wild" land evokes. Strata by Myfanwy Williams (top right image) @myfanwyw Acrylic paint, pen and ink , sandpaper, oil pastels and household utensils have been used to create this painting, to name just a few examples of different media. They have peeled back the layers of history, as an archaeologist might do on an archaeological site. It is a physical analogy of the idea of undercurrents that exist at many different levels in the human mind.. These ideas are brought to the surface and feed into one another, an ongoing process that has lasted for thousands of years. Disposition by Erica Bloom (bottom right image) @earth_tongues Acrylic on canvas. “Decision paralysis is something I struggle with and the constant thoughts that I am letting people down. I made this piece after a trip to Scotland where I felt peaceful but bereft when I left, returning to normal life where the undercurrent of having to make responsible decisions of daily life returned. The scene depicts the Scottish landscape I found peace in coincided with the laboured thoughts that I experienced while missing Scotland.” #cupolagallery #cupolacontemporaryart #art #contemporaryart #collector #artcollector #artbuyer #exhibition #sheffield #gallery #painting #fineart #sculpture #printmaking #glass #contemporaryjewellery #photography #artgallery #contemporaryceramics #modernart #contemporarypainting #artforsale #interiordesign #interiors #interiorart #artforinteriors

‘Undercurrents’ Selected Group Show 13 July – 17 August Blackamoor's Deepshaded Mystery by John Bainbridge (top left image) @johnbainbridgeart The painting explores the colours of deep shade and textures on Blackamoor Hill as well as the deep sense of numinous beauty that the "wild" land evokes. Strata by Myfanwy Williams (top right image) @myfanwyw Acrylic paint, pen and ink , sandpaper, oil pastels and household utensils have been used to create this painting, to name just a few examples of different media. They have peeled back the layers of history, as an archaeologist might do on an archaeological site. It is a physical analogy of the idea of undercurrents that exist at many different levels in the human mind.. These ideas are brought to the surface and feed into one another, an ongoing process that has lasted for thousands of years. Disposition by Erica Bloom (bottom right image) @earth_tongues Acrylic on canvas. “Decision paralysis is something I struggle with and the constant thoughts that I am letting people down. I made this piece after a trip to Scotland where I felt peaceful but bereft when I left, returning to normal life where the undercurrent of having to make responsible decisions of daily life returned. The scene depicts the Scottish landscape I found peace in coincided with the laboured thoughts that I experienced while missing Scotland.” #cupolagallery #cupolacontemporaryart #art #contemporaryart #collector #artcollector #artbuyer #exhibition #sheffield #gallery #painting #fineart #sculpture #printmaking #glass #contemporaryjewellery #photography #artgallery #contemporaryceramics #modernart #contemporarypainting #artforsale #interiordesign #interiors #interiorart #artforinteriors

A-Z: Fine art | fīn ärt | noun | Traditionally, “fine art” or “high art” refers to purely aesthetic works of art, as opposed to “decorative art,” “applied art,” or “craft,” which is designed to be both aesthetic and functional. Pointedly, “fine art” does not need to have a use or a purpose beyond aesthetics. The distinctions between different types of art are arbitrary and have changed over time. The idea of a “hierarchy of genres” with painting at the top was promoted during the Renaissance, largely by painters. The hierarchy developed further with the rise of art academies, which ranked history painting, portraiture, landscape painting, still life painting, and genre painting (representing everyday life) in that order. Today, the relationship between different art forms and the very distinction between fine and decorative art is being challenged. Read more at https://lnkd.in/gV9fGym8 Image: Georgia O'Keeffe, Lake George Reflection, c. 1921-1922. Oil on canvas. 34 x 57.9 in (86.4 x 147.3 cm). #art #glossary #fineart #highart #arte #decorative #decorativeart #decorativearts #decarts ##craft #painting #geogriaokeefe #landscape #landscapepainting

There are different ways of photographing a space, just like there are different ways of photographing a person. In portraiture, some of those include: candid, lifestyle, editorial, fashion, boudoir and more. In spaces you have real estate, vacation rentals, architecture, etc. Each is shot differently. Each highlights a different aspect of the space and serves a different purpose. In architecture photography, less is more. Declutter. The more you simplify the more challenging it gets. You make small adjustments left, right, up, down. You take your time. You breath. And this is why, for me, architecture photography is my meditation. Designed by: London Pierce Design 🏠