Backlit: My Life in a Landscape of Light
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From 1800 to about 1840, Americans were fond of silhouettes, black paper cut-out portraits that were usually done of a loved one or family member. Although these mysterious little pieces of art, named after a frugal, French finance minister, Etienne de Silhouette, who lived in the 18th century, were pushed aside as photography gained popularity, the art form never really disappeared.
Years ago, I was intrigued by silhouettes and shadows in my own art, but it wasn’t until recently that I began pursuing this more seriously. So last year, I started photographing my own shadow as it appeared on sidewalks, hiking trails and buildings in and around the Hudson Valley where I reside.
Alongside some of these images are bits of fiction and non-fiction, reflections and meditations made during this introspective exercise.
Details
- Publication Date
- Jan 21, 2007
- Language
- English
- Category
- Art & Photography
- Copyright
- All Rights Reserved - Standard Copyright License
- Contributors
- By (author): Arthur Zaczkiewicz
Specifications
- Pages
- 49
- Binding
- Perfect Bound
- Interior Color
- Color
- Dimensions
- US Letter (8.5 x 11 in / 216 x 279 mm)