Sequential Images: Initial Research
In class, we have been discussing sequential photographies and looking at photographers who took the sequential images. And I have researched and found some photographies inspired for my work.
Duane Michals (b. February 18, 1932) is an American photographer. Largely self-taught, his work is noted for its innovation and artistry. Michals’ style often features photo-sequences and the incorporation of text to examine emotion and philosophy, resulting in a unique body of work. (Oxford School of Photography)
He created "Paradise Regained" in 1968 and these sequences describe a narrative story of regression of evolution, converting from artificial and normal office to natural area and full of planets all around. This brings up the image of Adam and Eve in the end, by taking off their clothes gradually. Moreover, it reminds the viewers that humans are part of the earth and belonging nature.
I was shocked about that the sequences were created in 1968 and having these kinds of meaning when I saw it at the first time. The reasons why I shocked are that it is not a common thought back in the 1960s and is so sophisticated even though this created 50 years ago. And these pictures also inspired me for my own sequential photography as the meaning of going back to nature.
References,
Duane Michals sequences - Oxford school of photography,
https://oxfordschoolofphotography.wordpress.com/2011/07/27/duane-michals-sequences/
duane michals-paradise regained
https://www.flickr.com/photos/stacymariedavis/5986031884
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| Paradise regained (A sequence of silver prints) by Duane Michals, 1968 |
He created "Paradise Regained" in 1968 and these sequences describe a narrative story of regression of evolution, converting from artificial and normal office to natural area and full of planets all around. This brings up the image of Adam and Eve in the end, by taking off their clothes gradually. Moreover, it reminds the viewers that humans are part of the earth and belonging nature.
I was shocked about that the sequences were created in 1968 and having these kinds of meaning when I saw it at the first time. The reasons why I shocked are that it is not a common thought back in the 1960s and is so sophisticated even though this created 50 years ago. And these pictures also inspired me for my own sequential photography as the meaning of going back to nature.
References,
Duane Michals sequences - Oxford school of photography,
https://oxfordschoolofphotography.wordpress.com/2011/07/27/duane-michals-sequences/
duane michals-paradise regained
https://www.flickr.com/photos/stacymariedavis/5986031884
Okay I am quite shocked that you think any of these ideas were new 50 years ago since this is from the bible and the garden of Eden which is over 2000 years ago! What did you learn from the sequence itself, how it was shot, how it told a story through the images?
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