William-Weston

For this assignment, I chose to copy and try to implement the style of Edward Weston, a key figure in Modernist photography known for his sharp focus, high contrast, and abstract interpretations of everyday objects. Weston often transformed simple subjects such as peppers, vegetables and fruits into striking compositions by emphasizing their form, texture, and tonal range. Taking that idea of his work, I captured a close-up black and white image of a banana, focusing on its smooth curves and subtle surface details. By eliminating color, I aimed to capture the organic shapes and textures, much like Weston’s famous still-life photographs. The use of soft lighting helped enhance the shadows and the shape of the banana, ultimately trying to bring out the banana’s natural structure. My composition follows Weston’s approach of isolating a subject against a simple background to emphasize its sculptural qualities. Through this process, I explored how Modernism redefines our perception of ordinary objects, turning them into abstract works of art.

 

 

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