John Baldessari challenges our beliefs about the rules of photography, using a series of rule-breaking techniques. In the photograph WRONG! by Baldessari, there is no specific main point, instead, a blurry body is in the center, partly hidden from the light and the focus used in the picture. Contrast is used to create a bigger difference between light and dark in the photograph.
The unrecognizable person, who blends into a tree right behind them, appears to be part of the background rather than something that would grab the viewer’s attention. Many elements may seem incorrect according to traditional photography standards.
Most of these factors seem wrong. This piece helps him show that even though it is boring and does not follow any rules, it can still be considered art, and it is a way he expresses that things dont need to follow a set of rules.
“John Baldessari:Wrong.” Noah’s GCSE Photography, noahsgcsephotographysite.weebly.com/john-baldessariwrong.html.
