Eons Φωτογραφική Σειρά by Chris Slabber is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 Χρυσό Βραβείο A' Design Award in Σχεδιασμός Φωτογραφίας και Επεξεργασίας Φωτογραφίας Competition Category.
ΧρυσόΦωτογραφία· 2021
Eons Φωτογραφική Σειρά
Client: Chris Slabber
Χρυσό Βραβείο A' Design Award Winner in Φωτογραφία Category
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About Eons Φωτογραφική Σειρά
Το Eons είναι μια ασπρόμαυρη φωτογραφική σειρά που εξερευνά τις υφές βράχων και πέτρας. Οι εικόνες απεικονίζουν έναν βράχο από ψαμμίτη που εντοπίστηκε κατά τη διάρκεια μιας πεζοπορίας, όπου ο βράχος έχει διαμορφωθεί από τα στοιχεία της φύσης σε πολύ μεγάλο χρονικό διάστημα. Κάθε σύνθεση καδραρίστηκε από κοντινή απόσταση, ώστε οι επιφάνειες του βράχου να διαβάζονται ως αφηρημένα έργα τέχνης. Χρησιμοποιήθηκε φυσικό φως, ενώ οι έντονες αντιθέσεις φωτός και σκιάς αντικαθιστούν την κίτρινη απόχρωση της πέτρας. Η σειρά προορίζεται για εσωτερική διακόσμηση και branding, και οι εκτυπώσεις μπορούν να παραχθούν σε διάφορα μεγέθη και φινιρίσματα.
The Recognition
About the Χρυσό Βραβείο A' Design Award
Το σχέδιο Eons Φωτογραφική Σειρά κέρδισε το Χρυσό Βραβείο A' Design Award, μια ιδιαίτερα διακεκριμένη αναγνώριση που απονέμεται σε σχέδια πρώτης κατηγορίας, υπέροχα και εξαιρετικά. Οι νικητές του Χρυσού Βραβείου είναι εξαιρετικά καινοτόμες, οραματικές και εκθαμβωτικά λαμπερές δημιουργίες που αντανακλούν την ιδιοφυΐα, τη σοφία και την ικανότητα των σχεδιαστών τους. Το σχέδιο Eons Φωτογραφική Σειρά αναμένεται να είναι μια πολύ επαινεμένη, πρωτοποριακή και μνημειώδης εφεύρεση που προσφέρει πρωτοφανή αξία. Αυτό το σχέδιο που βραβεύτηκε με το Χρυσό Βραβείο A' Design Award είναι ένα θεαματικό, αξιοσέβαστο έργο που ωφελεί σε μεγάλο βαθμό και προωθεί τα όρια της τέχνης, της επιστήμης, του σχεδιασμού και της τεχνολογίας. Το σχέδιο Eons Φωτογραφική Σειρά δημιουργεί έντονα συναισθήματα πόθου, προκαλεί πάθος, ενθαρρύνει τη δημιουργικότητα και μας συναρπάζει.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- The series was dedicated to exploring rock and stone textures. Living next to a nature reserve allows for many photographic opportunities. Discovered while hiking, the sandstone cliff has been carved by the elements for years. What wisdom do they possess? What have they seen over eons. By framing each image strategically, the textures become abstract works of art.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- These images were shot using a Canon 5DsR that has a medium format sensor. This enables me to enlarge the print size to a billboard size. These images are aimed at interior decoration. Therefore the size of the images will depend on the client's needs. The photographs can also be produced in various finishes such as C-Type Fuji Metallic Gloss, Black & White Ilford Fibre-Based, Diasec (an archival mounting and framing method) and White Metal prints.
- Tags
- black and white, photography, nature, rock formations, canon photography, abstract, contours, contrasts,
- Production Technology
- The rock formations were transformed into abstract art works by means of choosing the right composition, accompanied by the right balance of light in order to create dramatic shadow and light contrasts. Each rock face had its own personality and unique characteristics that had to be studied in order to extract the beauty from such an eroded piece of rock that would otherwise be seen as just a rock. The images were captured using natural light and a Canon 5DsR and a 24mm - 70mm 2.8 lens. The post production was done using photoshop and a camera raw plugin.
- Design Challenge
- The biggest creative challenge, or in this case decision, was to not use the yellow tone of the rock face, but to only use black and white exposure. Initially the natural colour palette made it tempting to exploit, but at the end the of the day the abstract nature of these natural sculptures inspired the idea to process the images as black and white. The next challenge was to balance the natural light. The images were taken at almost mid day. Therefore the contrasts were very strong.
- Research
- The research happened while photographing the subject. The objective was to exclude the sandstone's yellow hue and focus only on contrast and texture. The methodology was to study the rocks until each composition was visible in the frame. Data collection happened while documenting the cliffs. The entire series was an experiment. The end results were a collection of abstract compositions. Research shows that beauty can be found anywhere and can be connected to the material world in a philosophical way.
- Inspiration
- Inspiration came from the very hard contrasts created by the sunlight falling on the rock textures. The lines, the light and dark areas, the angles of the rock formations. When captured in the right composition, these elements create the art.
- Project Duration
- The project was born after a hike in February 2021 and was completed in February 2021.
- Operation Flow
- This series is aimed at interior decoration and branding. Because of their abstract nature, these images are versatile in their use. The strong black and white contrasts have a calming effect. This will translate well into the interior of a contemporary office building interior as well as for branding purposes for such industries like mining, insurance and investments or even music artists album art work. The abstract quality that is produced by a natural phenomenon will ensure that each viewer will have an individual experience. Therefore the images are not a collection of rocks, but a symphony of emotions.
- Image Credits
- Image #1: Photographer Chris Slabber, Retoucher Chris Slabber, 2021
Image #2: Photographer Chris Slabber, Retoucher Chris Slabber, 2021
Image #3: Photographer Chris Slabber, Retoucher Chris Slabber, 2021
Image #4: Photographer Chris Slabber, Retoucher Chris Slabber, 2021
Image #5: Photographer Chris Slabber, Retoucher Chris Slabber, 2021
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