The following prints are works overlaid with masks of one another, which I have then rendered to be more opaque and later mirrored, in order to conjure a sense of warped vision, the mild cloudiness embellished throughout two of these prints mimic the nature of a cataracts, alongside corneal dystrophy both of which result in blurred and clouded vision. The second series of prints exhibit the original Lino print (Lino print 1, review blog to see original) laminated with a negative surface, I then changed the brightness of the negative lines as to further elevate the composition. I also experimented with noise reduction to further pultrude the lines of the design from the black of the negative; in addition to being a negative image the second triad refer to the vision of those with a glaucoma and retinitis pigments, two ailments of which exhibit a dark vignette surrounding the peripheral vision.
Located below are two series of print I would like to exhibit. The prints are images of which I have manipulated and conjured using photoshop. My project questions our relationship with perspective, something of which comes in two formats.
Perspective can be a representation of three dimensional objects over a two dimensional surface, or a particular attitude towards or regarding something; a point of view.
In retrospect I have obtained that each of the synonyms derived from the nature of perspective are used within my work. The dimensional qualities of an image are assessed within blind drawings and paintings as a means of replication. In conjunction with my prints however, they are relating to point of view as most art pieces do, given the subjective nature of the subject. Alongside a point of view, I want to shift our lens from reality, pervert the normality of seeing. Each print observes some of the repercussions to loosing your sight, blurred or clouded vision, tunnel vision, double/triple etc vision. My works display a further juxtaposed narrative from their sheer animosity towards being still. I want my audience to recognise the struggles those who are loosing their sight are going through. Eliminating control over the lens of your own eye as the viewer, though a small act of empathy, can help us understand more.
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