Blog post 7 + 8 on DX
Artist Statement (rev 1)
Industrial Dreams and Whispers of Change
(cringe working title subject to change)
In my triptych, I want to emphasize the unique Industrial features of 798, an art district known for its history as a Bauhaus style Industrial factory. In my opinion, I believe that these features give 798 a distinct ‘soul’ and ‘voice’ and convey a theme of abandonment, rebirth, and finding beauty in unexpected places. I want the audience to be able to appreciate the unique history and structural tones of 798 and feel a feeling of isolation but also intrigue by viewing a ‘drab’, ‘normal’ factory formerly associated with mass-production through artistic, individualistic lens. For inspiration, I want to find photographers that have some background in photographing industrial architecture, or capture everyday, unnoticed objects in interesting ways. Furthermore, I want to find photographers whose photography styles are not too heavily rooted in post-production editing, as I want my portrayals of 798 to provide new perspectives, but still look authentic in the end. 798 is an intriguing art district to me, and I look forward to taking photographs that capture the idiosyncrasy of the district in an artistic manner.
