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PE Abstract and Surreal: The Colour and the ShapeThe Colour and the Shape

ripple by ~katpiSquare flower by *PansaSunavee
Break out by ~pluschRed is red by *MissUmlaut
MIKO The Cat by ~anjushaupside downdog slowly sliding by *morgondotter

PE Abstract and Surreal: LinesLines

lines by *1510Red balloon by ~Rob1962
razor blade_bw by ~Lunox-baikrhythm. by ~a63
Lambda by ~dginiaequal by ~FuriousLee

PE Abstract and Surreal: *alisinwonderInterview with *alisinwonder
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How would you explain the concept of abstraction/surrealism to someone who has never heard of it before?
Abstraction (and surrealism) in visual arts are expressions that don't claim to represent reality (an object, a subject or an actual scenery). Abstract art is non-figurative, but opens up to imaginary figures and scenes.

What inspires you to use the concept of abstraction/surrealism for your artwork?
As with all categories and labels, they can be useful to sort out and separate. But categories are never clean-cuts and shall not be used as limitations. That's why I'm a bit reluctent to classify my images with a label. Above all, I am interested in the process of transforming an actual seen object, subject or scene into something else – to a create a new meaning - and to invite the watcher finding their own meaning or int

PE Abstract and Surreal: MindgamesThe de-materialization of artwork

It is necessary to point out first of all, that this article is not about landscape or portrait photography at all. Their main subject does not provide much room for interpretation because it is designed to appeal to aesthetical senses. It also is not about spontaneous snapshots – in which the photographer has to give up much of his or her control about what appears in their viewfinder. And, it’s also not about photography that is created just for the purpose of decoration and therefore usually does not have such a conceptual depth as the work which this article explores. It’s about photographs which are provoking a certain thought process and are alive in the mind of the viewer. It explores photographs in which abstraction and optical illusions are used as a stylistic device and which are challenging the viewer to play “Mind Games”.

Achieving such a

PE Abstract and Surreal: Nature AbstractedNature Abstracted

while you are still here by *wchildRaindrops square by ~DragonOfLust
Australia III by ~Moeplingloop by *augenweide
Sygne II by ~marrianWhite Words by *Art2mys
Inspired by the gallery of
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Previous posts of PE Week Abstract and Surreal:
Introduction: Defining Abstract and Surreal
Lines
Interview with =eintoern
The Colour and the Shape
Interview with *tuminka

PE Abstract and Surreal: Interview with *tuminkaInterview with *tuminka
:icontuminka:
How would you explain the concept of abstraction/surrealism to someone who has never heard of it before?
In my own words, I would say that it is something that we can't really touch but it allows us to play with our imagination, fantasy, feelings...without any limit..abstractly speaking of course.

What inspires you to use the concept of abstraction/surrealism for your artwork?
Its like opening a door and stepping out of reality in a world where everything depends on our imagination...I love to take refuge there from time to time. Besides, it is the best way of expressing myself, in any way. What I like most about it is that we can "say everything without showing much". It is difficult to express feelings in a concrete way and give words to it...abstract and surreal art silently speaks for us. I would also say that it is

PE Abstract and Surreal: IntroductionIntroduction: Defining abstract and surreal
The term abstract comes from the Latin word abstrahere (to draw away) and refers to the concept of abstraction. In abstract art it means that the artists uses a visual language of form, color and line to create an image which is almost free from any references in the visual world. Related terms are nonfigurative art, nonobjective art and nonrepresentational art.

In abstract photography the actual subject doesn’t matter much – it’s not important what you see but how you see and feel a picture. This is why abstract artists often refuse to reveal the subject of their photographs or even the used technique. They prefer not to distract the viewer from the deeper concept of their artwork. However, a lot of abstract photographers c

PE Abstract and Surreal: KaleidoscopesKaleidoscopes

Rien ne bouge by ~Dylouleethe refusal of time.... by *Filterkaffee
Another Face In A Window by ~IzaaaaaK792 by ~Izaaaaa
K tribe 3 by *Une-VacheSomearchiK by *Une-Vache
shimmering. by *alisinwonderspir. by *alisinwonder
Presence on the heath by ~alonsiofilm fabric by ~mishozoo
Wires by *ohara1901Se tenir debout by *cameraflou
:thumb305863020:NEP by *ideoda
Previous posts of PE Week Abstract and Surreal:
Introduction: Defining Abstract and Surreal
Lines
Interview with =eintoern
The Colour and the Shape
Interview with *tuminka
Nature Abstracted
Interview with *KizukiTamura

PE Abstract and Surreal: Camera MovementCamera Movement

living room 1 by ~EvaShoots
Beginning to see the light by ~JakezDanielSailing Ships From Heaven by *ro-mi-go
Previous posts of PE Week Abstract and Surreal:
Introduction: Defining Abstract and Surreal
Lines
Interview with =eintoern
The Colour and the Shape
Interview with *tuminka
Nature Abstracted
Interview with *KizukiTamura
Kaleidoscopes
Landscapes
Interview with *alisinwonder

PE Abstract and Surreal: Multi ExposureMulti Exposure

______ by ~TokugawaLenariRosy Selfie by *lampguru
Dreamed by *YourForgivenessw by ~UnaRubyHeart
.private life by *weltengangMemoirs by ~SilverScreened
000 by ~TokugawaLenari
The Mansion by =JillAuville
You will blossom again by ~ElbsFootsteps
_0003 by ~andrewpershin
NoName298 by ~Snobas
Dalva by ~gaveston
Previous posts of PE Week Abstract and Surreal:
Introduction: Defining Abstract and Surreal
Lines
Interview with =eintoern
The Colour and the Shape
Interview with *tuminka
Nature Abstracted
Interview with *KizukiTamura
Kaleidos

PE Abstract and Surreal: InfraredInfrared

Forest in Dream: Infrared by *SadikERGUR
Castles of Dreams - VIII.b by *DimensionSeven
One Quick Turn by *Enkased
Trunk Bay IR by *NickSpiker
Previous posts of PE Week Abstract and Surreal:
Introduction: Defining Abstract and Surreal
Lines
Interview with =eintoern
The Colour and the Shape
Interview with *tuminka
Nature Abstracted
Interview with *KizukiTamura
Kaleidoscopes
Landscapes
Interview with *alisinwonder
Camera M

PE Abstract and Surreal: *KizukiTamuraInterview with *KizukiTamura
:iconkizukitamura:
How would you explain the concept of abstraction/surrealism to someone who has never heard of it before?
Surrealism refers to certain definite codes rooted in psychoanalysis, philosophy etc. and favours associative, non-logical processes like in dreams or automatic writing. Whereas abstraction is rather a personal vision of reality at a given time. In photography, abstraction often leads to a poetic approach, but also gives the opportunity of experimenting.

What inspires you to use the concept of abstraction/surrealism for your artwork?

As a matter of fact, I work rather with abstraction than with surrealism. In my eyes, surrealism is nowadays a bit outdated, but I am still very fond of Breton, Magritte and others, who transformed the artistic standards of their time.
In my work I do not aim at abstraction for abstractio

PE Abstract and Surreal: LandscapesLandscapes

Island Revisited by *AiniTolonenThe Starry Night by ~lukeroberts
La Mer .10 - Lignes Oceanes .03 by *figuelinelomoscapes by *weltengang
Lejania de imagen by ~alonsioinfinite suns by *kaotikgrl
Noise? by `PukeForcea little heat for weltengang by *Piarvi-Recherreen
pink mountains by *iramS a e z u r i by ~aopan
Previous posts of PE Week Abstract and Surreal:
Introduction: Defining Abstract and Surreal
Lines
Interview with =eintoern
The Colour and the Shape
Interview with *tuminka
Nature Abstracted
Interview with *KizukiTamura
Kaleidoscopes

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Rosy Selfie by *lampguruWe Are Trees by ~KingaagniK
About the Blind by ~LissuinWhere Dreams Go to Die by ~BrianHwuas i am waiting for the rain stop by ~asruldwi
Memoirs by ~SilverScreenedangel ? by ~jurcicin search for myself by *augenweide
i'm home mom by ~incolorwetrustWhere Babies Come From by *Trippy4Ujust a little boy by ~zznzz

PE Abstract and Surreal: *davespertineInterview with *davespertine
:icondavespertine:
How would you explain the concept of abstraction/surrealism to someone who has never heard of it before?
If someone had never heard of abstract art before, I would ask them to listen to it, hear what it has to say to you.
It is interesting to see what kind of titles people give to abstract works, when I look at my finished art which doesn’t have a title, it usually suggests something to me. If it gives me an obvious answer I will ask it for something different, sometimes I wait while it thinks of a better answer.
Some people name their works after the music they have been listening to.
Perhaps it is more about what we hear than what we see. If art can speak to you, tell you it’s name, it can tell you other things too.

What inspires you to use the concept of abstraction/surrealism for your artwork?

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PE Abstract and Surreal: Interview with =eintoern

Mon Aug 6, 2012, 9:18 AM

Abstract&Surreal

Interview with *EintoeRn

How would you explain the concept of abstraction/surrealism to someone who has never heard of it before?

An abstract picture (maybe less so a surrealistic picture) requires the imagination, ideas and mind of those who watch it. Such it is not a one way street which transports the artist‘s vision to the watcher, but can at its best be a bidirectional process by giving the watcher the chance to be creative as well.

What inspires you to use the concept of abstraction/surrealism for your artwork?

It is commonplace knowledge that at least since the impact of the technical revolution of electronic media, a flood of pictures hits everyone of us a day by day. Many of these pictures show objects, situations, behaviors, scenes...which we all have seen ever so often with only little variations. Even with perfect technique these sometimes become less interesting to me.
With (just my personal idea of) abstract photography there is at least a little chance to find some "hidden" or less or common or even new aspects, like of everyday items or of whatever you are able to imagine. Looking for these can almost create the feeling of a treasure hunt - or that of frustration.

What do you want to express with your artwork?

What’s your source of inspiration?

There is no message whatsoever related to my pictures, even to those which have a more conceptual approach. If one or the other of these pictures give the watcher personal associations which are beyond the actual origin this is about as much as I ask for and certainly always a source of joy.

Do you think that the "quality" of an artwork depends more on technical perfection or on the message/expression?

Noise, blurring and low contrasts from low quality optical sensors and lenses and long exposure times can certainly be means of artistic expression by their own - like it or not in general or specifically. In all other cases I personally prefer a certain technical quality. But in the end you probably can find as much uninspired stuff with excellent technical quality as you can find interesting stuff with low technical quality - and the other way round.

Who’s your favourite visual artist and why?

Robby Müller. Director of photography / cinematographer for movies such as Down by Law, Breaking the Waves, Paris (Texas). Master of reduction, composition, light. Mostly I think of him more as a still photographer than a cinematographer.
Sure enough, paintings of German expressionists (such as August Macke, Franz Marc, Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, Otto Müller) and contemporary art (such as Warhol, Stella, Rothko) had a large influence on my visual education and understanding. A larger number of movies, for instance long lens esthetics - as typical for a number of road movies and also the so-called "spaghetti western" from the 70s - certainly also had a certain impact. When I think of "The Graduate", for instance, I remember the pictures (and the music of course) rather than a somehow commonplace adolescence story with a little rebellion in it.