While doing photography for my second major this year, I came upon Dr Dain L. Tasker’s work. I was intrigued by the effect of his use of an x-ray machine (1) in many of his photos exhibited.
I like the scientific clinical look of his natural works. I’ve also never heard of the use of an x-ray for art purposes. Tasker’s work with plants using the x-ray gives skeletal connotations and makes me inspired to consider the composition of fauna and flora in an anatomical way.
I also like how the x ray allows for the viewer to see the varying degrees of opacity within the objects form and the detail which it captures. I Hope to capture such detail in my work.
Till next time,
SR
Sources referenced:
- Article, Hyperallergic