The artist models that I used to develop my work are Dorothea Lange and Pavel Banka.
Dorothea Lange
Dorothea Lange is an American photographer born in May 26th 1895. She focused on documentary styled portraiture photographs of farmers during the great depression. And this work really evokes the feeling of hardship. This work titled “Migrant Mother” portrays more of an emotional aspect of labour; Which is what I gravitate towards. This iconic photograph symbolises the “hunger, poverty and hopelessness endured by so many Americans during the Great Depression.” I really like how I can really feel the strong emotions that this image gives off. The mothers and the kids facial expression and body language really gives the audience a good understanding of the position that they were put in.
Pavel Banka
Pavel Banka is a Postwar and Contemporary artist born in the Czech Republic, 1941. Although his work doesn’t centre around the concept of labour, I really do like his style. Banka’s work are often dark when it comes to lighting, and has a bit of a surrealist and hazy feeling. His photos are very abstract, which helps bring more attention to the subject matter. A technique of his that I would like to adopt is his abstract approach on his photographs. I am personally not into artworks that are very busy. This is because of how my eyes don’t have a place to rest, since there is so much happening. But by taking a minimalistic approach to your work, it gives the audience a calm feeling.
