Looking at Alison Scarpulla’s work helps me to think about how I need to present my work in a series. Her images are intentionally creepy and mysterious and though that, even images that are completely different, fit within the series. Her images put much importance on the subjects interaction with the environment which is something that is extremely important in my work. I want my images to have a slightly more toned down feel to them but in same realm as her work.
Biography:
‘I've lived in New York my whole life. When I was 15 I received my first 35mm SLR and entered a photography class in high school, and from then on I would carry my camera around and shoot film wherever I went! In my photography class I started experimenting in the darkroom with double exposures and different developing methods. Everything just came pretty naturally. From then on I've kind of taught myself just through trial and error” – Alison Scarpulla
It has been extremely difficult to find information on Scarpulla. With the exception of her flickr page it is very hard to find information such as shows she has been in, artist statements, ect. No one else who presents her images on their websites seems to know much about her either. They all refer only to her Flickr page.
Quotes:
“Most of my inspiration comes from old books, different cultures & traditions, old films, diaries & found writings, taking midnight strolls through the woods, and just the all-round energy of nature.”-Alison Scarpulla
“Her photos are like little adventures filled with dreams, nightmares and magic.” – Kartin Braga (http://katrinbragad.blogspot.com/2010/06/alison-scarpulla.html)
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