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Photography, Digital on Paper
Size: 15.4 W x 22.1 H x 0.1 D in
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Artist Statement; “Knight Series” (c) 2018 By Kristen Sard I photograph nudes by capturing reflections taken in mylar of the human figure and the environment in which they pose. The reflections are beyond the control of the individual (myself, the model and the set). This allows the photograph to be spontaneous, and also heightens the natural improvisation that the sitters indulge in whilst posing for the photograph. I create the costumes, makeup, backdrops, and the environment. The models and sets are vulnerable and subject to whatever impression the mylar creates. For all of its artifice and distortion, the final image is one that would be unreachable were the subjects allowed conventional control of the image they present. For “Knight Series,” I wanted to simplify the process; subjects were painted silver and stood within a black set. I hired eight models varying in age, race, and gender. They were either nude models from art classes, dancers, or martial artists. Although painted the same, their individuality would shine through. I wanted them to feel a sense of empowerment, which the layer of paint assists. The silver color makes me think of armor so I call these group of images, “Knight Series.” Each image is photographed with a Nikon D600 digital camera. They aren’t manipulated, but have digital file numbers within the title. They are shot in color and printed on archival Epson Legacy Platine paper. The actual image size is 13.4 x 20.1. Actual paper size is 15.4 x 20.1 with a limited edition of 50. Prints are signed front and back. Artist Statement; “Knight Series” (c) 2018 By Kristen Sard I photograph nudes by capturing reflections taken in mylar of the human figure and the environment in which they pose. The reflections are beyond the control of the individual (myself, the model and the set). This allows the photograph to be spontaneous, and also heightens the natural improvisation that the sitters indulge in whilst posing for the photograph. I create the costumes, makeup, backdrops, and the environment. The models and sets are vulnerable and subject to whatever impression the mylar creates. For all of its artifice and distortion, the final image is one that would be unreachable were the subjects allowed conventional control of the image they present. In the past, my sets were elaborate. One in particular was a desert with a cracked earth floor constructed out of plaster. The model wore a taxidermy’d bison head, stood in the set, and I photographed the reflection with my 6x6 film camera. For “Knight Series,” I wanted to simplify the process; subjects were painted silver and stood within a black set. I hired eight models varying in age, race, and gender. They were either nude models from art classes, dancers, or martial artists. Although painted the same, their individuality would shine through. I wanted them to feel a sense of empowerment, which the layer of paint assists. The silver color makes me think of armor so I call these group of images, “Knight Series.” Each image is photographed with a Nikon D600 digital camera. They aren’t manipulated, but have digital file numbers within the title. They are shot in color and printed on archival Epson Legacy Platine paper. The actual image size is 13.4 x 20.1. Actual paper size is 15.4 x 20.1 with a limited edition of 50. Print fits beautifully in a 18"x24" mat and frame! Note: Museum glass preferred when framing
Original Created:2017
Subjects:Nude
Materials:Paper
Styles:SurrealismFigurativenude
Mediums:DigitalColorBlack & White
Photography:Digital on Paper
Artist Produced Limited Edition of:50
Size:15.4 W x 22.1 H x 0.1 D in
Frame:Not Framed
Ready to Hang:Not applicable
Packaging:Ships Rolled in a Tube
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Kristen Sard is an artist, professional photographer, and retoucher. Born and raised in New York City, she attended Parson's School of Design and received a BFA in photography. She has exhibited her work in galleries both in New York and San Francisco. Strongly influenced by both growing up in Manhattan and escaping to the countryside, elements of dance, theater, fantasy and nature are components in her work. Kristen connected with photography when she learned how to break the rules and make it her own unique medium. While attending Parson’s School of Design, She wanted to create pictures that were theatrical, figurative, had a sense of movement, and depth. She started out by experimenting with non traditional photography techniques such as painting with developer, using a Diana camera, or light painting. In the confines of her studio, she mostly photographed self portraits with body makeup. Theatrical makeup offered a way to explore a part of oneself that was normally not seen. Searching for enhanced movement within her pictures, she began photographing reflections off of wine glasses, or anything that changed ones point of view of the subject. Finally, she found a surface that was more sophisticated and mesmerizing to capture reflections from. It gave her pictures a sense of freedom and allowed her to connect her photography to her love of dance, water, and the unknowing. Mesmerized by the search of photographing unpredictable moments, Kristen continues to photograph the reflections of models. She taps into memories of mysterious woodland walks, wide open grassy fields, dancing freely, or floating in water. The hand made sets the models stand within, range from complex to basic. Within every image, Kristen tries to maintain a feeling of openness in her work. So that the inner spirit of the model can shine thru.
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