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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
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Lines
Interview with =eintoern
The Colour and the Shape
Interview with *tuminka
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Interview with *KizukiTamura
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Interview 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: 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
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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
Nature Abstracted
Interview with *KizukiTamura
Kaleidoscopes
PE Abstract and Surreal: Interview with =eintoernInterview with *eintoern
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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 tec
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Lines
Interview with =eintoern
The Colour and the Shape
Interview with *tuminka
Nature Abstracted
Interview with *KizukiTamura
Kaleidos
Memories Punish Me Once Again>>> Anathema, Regret <<<



As I drift away, far away from you
I feel all alone in a crowded room
Thinking to myself
"There's no escape from this
fear, regret, loneliness"



Visions of love and hate
A collage behind my eyes
Remnants of dying laughter
Echoes of silent cries


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Lines
Interview with =eintoern
The Colour and the Shape
Interview with *tuminka
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Interview with *KizukiTamura
PE Abstract and Surreal: Interview with *tuminkaInterview with *tuminka
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 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
Abstract and Surreal DDs for JulyI hardly need to abstract things, 
for each object is unreal enough already.
(Max Beckmann)
Enjoy this summary of last month's DDs for Abstract & Surreal Photography:































Thank you very much for sharing your fantastic artwork! 
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The Colour and the Shape
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Landscapes
Interview with *alisinwonder
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PE Abstract and Surreal: Nature Abstracted

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*Einsilbig Aug 8, 2012  Hobbyist Artist
As a nature-photography fan i got really inspired by those pictures!
I will try to be more sensitive for such possibilities in the future.
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`DpressedSoul Aug 8, 2012  Hobbyist Photographer
Glad to hear that you could draw inspiration from this feature. :aww:
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*JasonKaiser Aug 8, 2012  Professional Photographer
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`DpressedSoul Aug 8, 2012  Hobbyist Photographer
My pleasure, thank you for your work at #Nature-Abstracted! :worship:
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*ParallelDeviant Aug 8, 2012
Wonderful selection! :clap:
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`DpressedSoul Aug 8, 2012  Hobbyist Photographer
Thank you, mate! :ahoy:
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*ParallelDeviant Aug 8, 2012
Sure thing! :)
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*partiallyHere Aug 8, 2012
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`DpressedSoul Aug 8, 2012  Hobbyist Photographer
Merci beaucoup, Hanan! :hug:
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*korrox Aug 7, 2012  Student Photographer
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