Eons Uchungechunge Lwezithombe by Chris Slabber

Eons Uchungechunge Lwezithombe by Chris Slabber is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 Umklomelo Wegolide we-A' Design Award in Ukuthwebula Izithombe Competition Category.

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Eons Uchungechunge Lwezithombe

by Chris Slabber

Client: Chris Slabber

Umklomelo Wegolide we-A' Design Award Winner in Ukuthwebula Izithombe Category

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The Design

About Eons Uchungechunge Lwezithombe

I-Eons iwuchungechunge lwezithombe ezimnyama nezimhlophe oluhlola ukuthungwa kwamadwala namatshe. Izithombe zikhombisa iwa lesandstone elatholakala ngesikhathi sokuqwala intaba, lapho idwala libunjwe khona yizimo zezulu esikhathini eside kakhulu. Ukwakheka ngakunye kwahlelwa eduze kakhulu ukuze ubuso bamadwala bufundeke njengemisebenzi yobuciko engabonakali ngokusobala. Kwasetshenziswa ukukhanya kwemvelo, futhi umehluko onamandla wokukhanya nesithunzi uthatha indawo yombala ophuzi wetshe. Lolu chungechunge luhloselwe ukuhlobisa ngaphakathi kanye nokwakha uphawu lwebhizinisi, futhi izithombe eziphrintiwe zingakhiqizwa ngobukhulu obuhlukahlukene nangokugcotshwa okuhlukahlukene.

The Recognition

About the Umklomelo Wegolide we-A' Design Award

Eons Uchungechunge Lwezithombe iwinile uMklomelo Wegolide we-A' Design Award, ukwaziswa okuhloniphekile kakhulu okunikezwa imiklamo yeklasi yokuqala, emangalisayo nephawulekile. Abawinile beGolide yimiklamo emisha kakhulu, enombono ongaphambili futhi egqamile ebonisa ubuhlakani, ukuhlakanipha nobuchule babaklami babo. Eons Uchungechunge Lwezithombe ilindeleke ukuba ibe yinto entsha edunyiswe kakhulu, ebeka isitayela futhi ebalulekile elethe inani elingakaze libonwe. Lo mklamo owinile uMklomelo Wegolide we-A' Design Award ungumgomo omangalisayo nohlonishwayo osiza kakhulu futhi osunduza imingcele yobuciko, isayensi, ukuklama nobuchwepheshe. Eons Uchungechunge Lwezithombe idala imizwa ejulile yesifiso, ivuse intshiseko, ikhuthaze ukudala futhi iyasiheha.

Behind the Design

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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