This photographic series will work to explore the theme of constructivism, and capturing architecture in unlikely angles in order to surprise and excite viewers. More specifically, the series of images portrays architecture around the U of A campus while experimenting with shadows and various lighting sources from different angles. I am personally interested in the idea of constructivist art and how it is employed in photography. In addition, I have a great appreciation for architecture and am interested in capturing elements of design from an unconventional standpoint.  Taking inspiration from the famous photographer, Alexander Rodchenko, I challenge viewers in this series of images to examine their relationship to the photo; to see a quality in an image or of the architecture that they may not have noticed before, had they been looking straight on at the building. My photographs are black and white, just as Rodchenko’s are.  I utilize the use of light in addition to shadows that either illuminate the architecture in the photo, or,  present the architecture in an alternative manner that may cause viewers to question what is depicted in the photo. Rodchenko’s photography persuaded me to explore different angles and lighting in my photography, and display the beauty of architecture that sometimes can only be seen through the lens of a camera.

The angle of this dorm building allows viewers to question what the picture depicts. The contrast of the light shining on the windows and the shadows the windows give off display a unique pattern that is appealing to the eye, and captures an image someone might not have seen by merely looking at the windows, addressing Rodchenko's approach in displaying a viewer to photo relationship.

 

The reflection seen in the windows of this building also present a unique angle. I utilized both the beauty of the building and my tools as a photographer to capture a rare image.

Upon first viewing this photo, one may be unable to identify this structure. This image displays a stairway of a parking garage. Although the structure and design of a stairway of a parking garage may seem unappealing, the shadows aid in presenting a "three dimensional cubic vision" ; an image that exemplifies the major themes of constructivist art in photography.

The shadows on the left most wall add texture and depth to the photo; because of the 90 degree angles, it is up to the viewer to percieve the setting and orientation of the image. Images like this allow viewers to analyze architecture and appreciate viewing structures from a different perspective.

This reflection of light in this image that is evident behind the glass wall pictured, demonstrates an unconventional image that a viewer may not be accustomed to. It adds lines and three dimensional images to the glass wall, adding depth to the photo, which otherwise may have looked different to the viewer if it were looked at straight on.

This image displays Rodchenko's idea of seeing beauty in even simple architecture. This is a mere railing on a bridge in a dorm, but the simple change of angle enables viewers to acknowledge the beauty in simple architecture.