Line and Shape

Line and shape are such an intrical part of our lives,we have stopped seeing them as they are and have rather become a 'continuation' of them. Everytime we move through space we create another line, another shape. When we open a door, a box or draw the blinds in a window blinds a new lines are formed. Every time we undress brush our teeth or even when we hug a child we have created a new shape,, changed volume and moved the space around us.Even in sleep we cannot escape the creation of shape and line. The semitrey of our bodies to the form of the bed, the lines between the sheet and the blanket, the movement of our body. We give energy, life to line and shape without even being concious of doing so.

5. front door 7:51am

4. front door 7:56am

3. sofa view 7:46am

2. sofa view 8:20pm

1. sofa view 5pm

Bathroom door view, photographed at 8pm.

Looking at this view of the bathroom at eight in the evening feels quite 'eerie' but beautiful at the same time. The white of the moldings really 'pop out,' framing the spaces inside. You can really feel the sense of depth, caused by the definition of the walls to the right.The opening of the door and the vagueness of the reflection in the mirror creates, almost, an invitation to enter the room beyond.

Picture 2 The doorway at 4pm.

At 4pm the view of the open door and the doorway is defined by the light coming from three different angles, but the light that protrudes from the bathroom is the most brilliant.The mirror on the door reflects this light onto the floor of the room in front,giving the impression of spilled water.The contrast of light on the two walls to the right defines the distance between them. As with the other views around this time of day I am filled with a sense of warmth and welcoming.

The Camera Obscurer

I thought Abelardos' work was really beautiful. To see his images of life, outside, projected onto still life's, inside, was fascinating. The images were very engaging, they created a story,almost, inviting you to read. The idea that the images outside are moving and represent a different viewpoint of life to that of the images inside the room creates a story board of sorts.
I have never seen a Camera Obscurer before and found it very interesting. I particularly liked the one with the still life. When the objects were moved it made me think of simple animation.
I would like to view the other one another time when the light outside may give more definition to the view.
I had read about art masters of old that may have used such cameras to help them with their paintings and now I can see how these could have been beneficial to them and helped with their mastery of light and perspective.