Melissa McClain
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Iris
Lexi No. 2
Artist Statement
I am a self-taught photographer who grew up in Dallas, TX and now live in New York City. When creating my work I look for interesting colors, patterns, and textures that will create a dynamic palette in the final photo. I am intrigued by the interaction of humans and nature to create “hidden” art. This hidden art presented as abstract photography with dramatic colors and textures has now become a very prominent feature in my work.
The body of work that I am working on currently is Water Colors. The Water Colors Collection combines my intrigue in the art of painting and my love of photography and colors. Water Colors initially appear, perhaps, as an artist’s painting but could be called “nature’s paintings” because nature and time provide the texture and patterns that transform the ordinary subjects into discovered art. This art is then captured through the lens of the camera.
Water Colors photos are taken with a digital camera and software is used to brighten the colors to their rich and vibrant levels. Every Water Colors print is unique and everyone’s “vision” individual.
Website
http://www.melissaannegallery.com
Colorful, vibrant yet calming!
Every picture has something different “in it” each time you see it. Fascinating!
Melissa,
Gorgeous. Your pictures remind me of the opening scene of the documentary “Jazz on a Summer Day,” filmed at the Newport Jazz Festival circa ’58. The movie opens with what appears to be a ‘living’ abstract-expressionist painting, like an animated Jackson Pollock. It’s a close-up of the water with reflections of the sun and yachts (the America’s Cup race was the same weekend as the jazz Fest) dancing crazily all over the waves and ripples. It was set to the bounding music of Sonny Stitts, who was playing the main stage.
You have a great eye. Thanks for sharing it.
Thanks for the comments! John, your words described the scene beautifully. I could see it in my mind. I will have to try and check out the documentary. I did some new photos today out in Sheepshead Bay. Got some goodies! I’ll have them up on my website soon hopefully. Thanks for looking everyone!
I like the ones you took at the lake in Texas. Nice!