Fine art photography

What is fine art photography? A friend recently gave an interesting answer to this question. Photography becomes fine art when critics and curators decide that it is. Once they've decided then your work is endorsed and promoted.

I see 'fine art photography' which is technically, emotionally, conceptually and basically on every level absolutely terrible. Perhaps that's why some curators support it. Oh, it's a fickle world alright.

I've had moderate success especially among private collectors who just like what I do. Perhaps one day the mainstream will take to my work. We'll see. All I can do in the meantime is remain true to my artistic vision.

The picture below is part of a series. I think it is thought provoking. It's about bringing the outside world, particularly nature, into ourselves. Or it's about whatever you choose to see and discover.

I think art is 50% what's on the wall and 50% what the viewer brings to the experience.

Paul Indigo

Artwork all done in-camera.

Comments

Anonymous said…

Hi Paul,

I've just discovered your blog and it makes for a damn fine read. I'll happily spend an hour or so reading it as it is well written and thought provoking.

I was blown away with the Tree Spirit image once I realised it was done in camera - would you mind explaning how it was done? I'm think ing it is some sort of projection but I'm really mystified.

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