Abstract Fantasy
Uniting The Abstract and The Photographic: A Creative Journey in Artistic Expression
When you think of Jackson Pollock, your mind likely travels to a labyrinth of splashy color and chaotic beauty—each canvas a universe of its own, challenging our conventional understandings of form and structure. Pollock's abstract works captivate us by breaking the rules of what art should be, thereby creating a new artistic vocabulary. Similarly, photography— capturing iconic landmarks, candid moments on bustling streets, or the fleeting beauty of the mundane—has its narrative power to captivate the observer.
What happens when these two worlds collide? For those who harbor a deep passion for abstract art and photography, merging these two forms into a cohesive, unique medium seems like the next frontier of artistic expression. Utilizing Procreate, a digital painting app, I've found a way to ignite my creative lust, synthesizing my two great loves into a simultaneously familiar and refreshingly new form.
In this endeavor, photography serves as the foundation. Shots of famous landmarks, random street scenes, or anything that strikes inspiration are transformed into digital canvases. On these digital canvases, the abstraction process unfolds, mimicking the random yet purposeful splashes of color that define Pollock's work.
The result? A portfolio of creations that channel the wild, abstract energy of a Pollock painting yet remain rooted in the tangibility of the real world. These are not just photographs or abstract art pieces; they are a fusion—each piece celebrates form, color, and texture.
Chicago's skyline is truly inspiring! There's something about the cityscape that captivates me. I particularly enjoy capturing monochrome images of it and transforming them into a modern abstract style, almost like pop art. The juxtaposition of the city's iconic architecture against the sleek, contemporary aesthetic of abstract art creates a unique visual experience that I find fascinating. Each photograph becomes a fusion of the city's rich history and its vibrant, ever-changing present, immortalized in a way that's both artistic and thought-provoking.
