Photographer: Hiroshi Sugimoto

“Hiroshi Sugimoto | Fraenkel Gallery.” Fraenkel Gallery, 3 Sept. 2024, fraenkelgallery.com/artists/hiroshi-sugimoto. Accessed 18 Sept. 2024.

 

Five words that describe these photos:

1. Tone
2. Lines
3. Texture
4. Glow
5. Ancient

In what ways are your chosen artist’s photographs abstract?

Blurring of Reality: Sugimoto often blurs the line between reality and illusion, capturing subjects like seascapes or theaters in a way that emphasizes their form and texture rather than specific details.

Long Exposure: His long exposure technique creates smooth, ethereal images that can obscure identifiable features, transforming familiar scenes into abstract forms.

Minimalism: Many of his works feature minimal compositions with limited elements, drawing attention to shapes, lines, and the interplay of light and shadow.

Conceptual Depth: Sugimoto’s photographs often carry philosophical undertones, exploring themes of time, memory, and perception, which invites viewers to interpret the images abstractly.

Use of Light: His manipulation of light and shadow creates dramatic contrasts that enhance the abstract quality of his work, often resulting in striking visual effects.

Connection to my vision

1. Perception of Time: His long exposure images evoke a sense of timelessness, prompting viewers to reflect on their own experiences of time and how it shapes their lives.
2. Nature and Environment: Sugimoto’s seascapes remind us of our connection to nature, encouraging appreciation for the beauty and tranquility of natural landscapes.
3. Memory and Reflection: His work often evokes nostalgia, inviting viewers to contemplate their memories and the fleeting nature of moments in life.
4. Philosophical Inquiry: Sugimoto’s exploration of reality and illusion challenges us to consider how we perceive the world around us, inspiring deeper thought about our own interpretations of reality.
5. Aesthetic Appreciation: By presenting ordinary subjects in abstract forms, Sugimoto encourages us to find beauty in the mundane and to appreciate the artistry in everyday life.

‌One Image

 

1. I chose this photo because this photo is very unique and has used a lot of the elements that we have learnt.
2. the shades and the shape of this photograph is unique so it stood when i was choosing the photos.
3. the light is very important in this photograph. As you can see most of the photo is black and there are black shades on the object.