In Honour of Jacques Villegle by cameraobscura2
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Title: In Honour of Jacques Villegle
Series: South Market Street Project
Location: San Francisco, California
Date: November 14, 2007
Image: N07688M1c
Camera: Nikon D70, Full Frame
Commentary: Before of Jacques Villegle there was Walker Evans who photographed
torn posters back in the mid twenties, but what Jacques Villegle did was very different
from Walker Evans. Jacques tears down posters that lined the street walls of Paris and back
at his studio he then reassembled the pieces to his artistic design, creating new images on a
very large scale.
Having obtained a book on the works of Jacques Villegle, I was exposed to more of his
work, appreciating his efforts and the result of his creative work. This in turn has affected
me in trying something different when seeking out locations with plastered posters.
At first I set out to photograph what interests me and then I start removing some of the
posters to expose the layers underneath while taking back home the removed posters for
reassembling at a later time. In the meantime this 80-foot wall that is 8 feet high
(20.3 x 2.03 meters) gave me plenty of material to photograph and a carload of possibilities.
Now to my previous photograph in this series, for I received an email requesting an
explanation to the work itself.
Abstract art is a form of communication that is not something everyone can understand,
especially if a work is not given a title by the artist. As for Rising Sun, I only came up
with a title when viewing the final full-frame image on the computer screen and it is in
reference to Japan, also known as the land of the rising sun.
As I choose the title, it was with the purpose to express my own thoughts that day as to
Japans economy, which may still be a rising sun or now a setting sun, in light of Chinas
growth and impact on the global economy.
As for this evening photograph, it is a reflection, an interpretation of Jacques Villegle work
and my paying tribute to an artist who continues to create in this form of art even fifty
years later.
Special thanks to helanker LordLotte withinme Margana unstrung65
Thank you for taking the time to look at my work and commenting. Vielen danke das sie die Zeit genommen haben meine Arbeit zu betrachten und darauf zu Kommentieren. Egmont
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Comments (30)
huenersh
Fantastic capture!
LordLotte
einmal mehr eine wunderbare präsenation. dein zitierter künstler war mir bisher gänzlich unbekannt, aber da habe ich mal schnell nachgeforscht. echt inspirierend und eine einladung für´s auge. ja und die zwanziger und dreißiger jahre des letzten jahrhunderts waren eine blütezeit der kunst mit beginn des dada, kubismus und des surrealen, denke ich! thanxx for this capture!!!
gunsan
Love this, even more so because you gave such an inspiring description of your thoughts and mode of work. Gret dedi to your forerunner!
junge1
Thanks for explaining your art and your thinking Egmont. I am one that does not understand modern art, but your pieces look nice, and explaining your reasoning behind the creation, and the purposes of it, helps me understand it a little. Thanks for sharing, Sig...
visualpoetry72
Another great capture from South Market Street. I cannot tell how much of this is due to your removal of some of the torn posters but the exposure of the large red lettering is the making of the image for me. Excellent!!
Margana
Dear Egmont...You have no need to explain. Great art will always speak for itself. :^) And this is beyond brilliant. What a masterpiece of photography this is. I loooooove the powerful whites in this and your composition....wow... All I know is, you've made me, someone who prefers figures, look twice at abstract art. If I could make this my favorite image ever, I would. It's that brilliant.-M :^)
helanker
I love it...I just love it... Dont know what more to say...This is so you and so darn good. Thanks for the information too. It is very interesting.
carlx
Fantastic composition!!!!!!!!
koosievantutte
this one is, if possible even better than the first one - great image.
rainbows
Good day to you, dear Egmont, This is a very beautiful work of art. Bold and bright! I like it very much. I thank you for your explanation it helps me to know what you are thinking. Have a wonderful day my friend. Hugs. Diane.
TwoPynts
Wonderful tribute and explanation. I had learned about that artist in college but had forgotten his very creative work. Thanks for the reminder and for sharing your take on a similar vision. Also, I agree with koosie.
zoren
an interesting process of thought and abstract formations... great composition, color and line.
Ionel
Excellent work Egmont! So, you did even more than just to capture this image! Bravo!!!
drag
When I go to the city I would always see the post with all the posters attached and wanted to photographed them but never had the opportunty, so I really appreciate and enjoy your work of Art. Each one has a history and life of its own. Thanks for sharing Egmont.
Hendesse
This is indeed a mastershot. Fantastic textures and colors. Excellent photo art!
sharky_
Interesting capture as well as the thoughts behind it. Excellent. Aloha
delaorden_ojeda
impressive work, fantastic abstract compo, bravo !
mark.spooner
A beautiful and artistic piece of work!
moochagoo
Incredible capture !
Valentin
Another piece of extra fine artwork Egmont!
Richardphotos
outstanding dedication and abstract.posters are against the law here but it does not stop people.however the powers to be, take them down and send citations to the holder of the phone number or address.
Cosme..D..Churruca
Your eye finds it and your camera does it... like it so very much!
NekhbetSun
What a spectacular collage dear Egmont...fantastic as always ! ~ Hugs ~
withinme
Another Great Abstract...Love your work.
bpmac
Very polished, nice colors and saturation.
nikolais
notable tribute, Egmont. stunning compo and colors, especially the red letters. now I see where your drive for the torn posters originates.tomorrow I am sending the CDs. warmest!
tofi
Excellent explanation and way of thought Egmont! A lovely and expressive image, as always. There is always so much depth to your images, and so much to take away in terms of thought and inspiration. Lovely colours and lighting, a bright and lively image! Wishing you all the best for the Season and the New Year!
danob
Your work is always a pleasure as it always transends the normal photographic process into art.. This work is an appropriate dedication
amlondono
Excellent work of art , Thanks for sharing , Ana
lior
Superb capture!