This first picture by Toni Frissel moves me in that it reminds me of the past. It reminds me of loss and depression but also gives me a feeling of hope, because the woman's face is not yet below the water. To me this picture communicates strong feelings of engulfment, and being surrounded by things that you cannot control. I find this very meaningful.
I find this picture by Adrian Piper meaningful not just because of the in your face starkness of her body, but the context of the times. Adrian focused mainly on racism and xenophobia. This picture was taken in 1971 a time of change. I truly respect her boldness for taking the most controversial issues of the time and using them for an inspiration
I know this image by Alfred Eisenstaedt is a bit cliched, but I can't help but smile when I see it. It's so full of passion and happiness, two things I feel are hard to come by. I always think how wonderful it must have felt being so caught up in a moment of pure happiness, and just coming across the nearest person and embracing them, or in this place kissing them. I'm sure we've all felt that way, and I like to be reminded of times like those.
I love the top most image. It makes me feel the buoyancy of that woman's body. Is she sinking or emerging? She looks so still and strong. You're right, there is a sense of sadness, but to me this only comes across that way because there is nothing beneath her. I interpret her body language as tensed, as though she is pushing herself up. I guess the meaning behind this photograph is purely up to the viewer, for me this is always nice in all art forms.
ReplyDeleteThe other two images are interesting as well. I've thought of doing a project like the second image down, but have yet to come up with the courage to show my naked body to all of my peers and teachers. Adrian is quite bold to do so. Not sure if she was in college when she did this, and honestly if I wasn't I might have the guts. Showing myself to strangers would be easier just simply for the fact I wouldn't have to interact with them afterwards. I love how everything in the image is dark except for her body. She is the shining light in the room.
ReplyDeleteThe last image is one I hope everyone in the entire world has seen. Such an iconic image of romance.
Here's something to contribute to that: http://tothineownselfbeloyal.tumblr.com/post/9695928710
:3 so cute