Spotlight artist: Jole-Peter Witkin
After a long explanation of Jole-Peter Witkin from a professor I viewed his work and found it to be unforgettable. His disgustingly beautiful, and often horrifying subject matter just screams shock value, but at the same time it is elegantly presented. The artful nature of his still life’s and staged productions are mesmerizing and beg for the viewer to examine every detail.
I also find the timeless quality Witkin uses to be very complementary to his work. The intentional use of long forgotten techniques of photography really give the work a reminiscent quality. I was shocked to see the dates of some works originally thinking they were produced in the early 1900’s.
I urge everyone to take a look at Witkin’s work.
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