After the first set of experimental Underwater Photography I decided to complete a second set of Images focusing on the Architecture I pan to include in my work. These Images will then be used for future digital layering as well as starting points to base the planed Wastemodels on.
During this session, I focused mainly on Architecture to be used in the Cause Images at the early stages of my project ( Harbour Docks, Urban Developments, Subways,Dairy Industry Headquarters etc.), however I also included some Imagery of well known Auckland architectural sights to layer into my Effect Underwater scenes (Skytower, Ferry Building).
The in-depth work regarding the Cause Images will be undertaken in Practice 2: Art and Design as it will be an interesting part of my work to investigate the combination of Science and Art in my images.
This first set of experimental architectural photographs however gives me the opportunity to explore different digital layering techniques further and familiarise myself with the city and
its sights.
Next to the architectural images I also experimented with long exposure times to transform the water into an even surface. The detailed images can be used for the underwater settings to create a more surreal underwater setting for the final images of the series.
Creating a surreal experience for my audience will be key to assuring the series has the desired effect of engaging the viewer and move him to consider his own behaviour in regards to climate activism and reduction of CO2 emissions.
Focusing the Cause images around the Fonterra group headquarter as the main dairy producer in New Zealand as well as around the Bays and deep water harbour, the Causes focus on wider topics and New Zealand as a whole. The overall goal of the project is to ultimately turn the viewer's attention to the part he personally plays in regards to climate change.
It was Julien Knebush in 'The perception of climate change' who analysed this loss of connection between society and nature and the role of art to rekindle this relationship.
In his opinion, art should focus on reconnecting the individual to nature by fully experiencing all parts of climates. Knebusch doesn't just mention Art as a way to explain science but rather a form of experiencing nature.
Keeping this theory in mind, I plan to create a more personal involvement by showing familiar sights around Auckland in the second part of the series. As the viewer recognises landmark, historic sights and the skyline, he will feel a stronger connection to the theme and story of the entire series. This personal angle will also make the viewer more aware of the threat climate change can be to his daily life and ultimately reconnect society to nature which will be an important step towards environmental consciousness.
Bibliography:
Knebusch, J. (2007) The Perception of Climate Change, Leonardo 40 (2) :113
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