The shapes I used for this project were really interesting, especially for the dark room composition. They had unique textures and formed very cool silhouettes. My method for exploring the shapes were to look for unique objects and draw them in a way that portrays them abnormally. Personally, I feel like I explored them very thoroughly and took the necessary time to make my compositions the way I wanted them to look. I was aiming for a final composition that was unique and interesting to the eye.
I am the first person to admit art is not my strongest subject, but for this project I definitely took risks and stepped outside my comfort zone to create something I could be proud of. I worked with Mr. O and he helped me connect the two pieces together. I feel like my final composition is contrasting each other. On one hand, there are the silhouettes of shapes and on the other there are more geometric and classic shapes. I feel more confident when using the different tools, such as the enlarger, in the dark room. I feel like I did all the technical things right and produced the a really good photogram.
Getting help and critiques from my classmates was very helpful. It was nice getting a different perspective on my work. Also, the feedback I got from Mr. O was helpful because he showed me different way to look at my compositions. I tried many different ways of hanging it up on the wall before I got my final one. It was hard to present it the best way possible, but after I tried it many times, I knew that this way was the best.
This project helped me explore different shapes and portray them in a different way, a way that people don't normally see. I liked learning about the dark room and all the tools that go with it. This project has been my favorite so far, as I feel as though I have grown through the process.
