Still Life Chapter 10
Walkabout Part II Journey to Memphis
Walkabout Part II Journey to Memphis
Studies IV April, 2014
Photographs Inspired by Giorgio Morandi
Fig.#1 Morandi inspired photograph, Still Life, Chapter 10, Walkabout Part II
For an Introduction to the Still Life project and the links to all of its chapters visit: Still Life
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Introduction
There are currently three parts to the Chapter 10 project entitled Walkabout. Each part has its own dedicated webpage. Be sure to see Part I which introduces the project as a whole and includes a collection of photographs on multiple themes. Part III is a collection of photographs made in an old house that is being remodeled.
The collection of photographs made on my journey to Memphis in early March, 2014 is not a travelogue. It is not a document or a narrative. It is a continuation of my journey into the visionary world of Morandi, and an exploration of his stated intention: to touch the essence, the core of things through his creative process.
When an image unveils the essence of a place or thing to a viewer, a certain feeling of numinous meaning is sensed, some internal energy is liberated, time seems to stop, the heart opens, a silent conversation begins. This kind of experience of an image suggests that it has presence. We experience something deep within ourselves which corresponds to some essential quality within the image.
Morandi's work is for me palpable with presence. The formal reduction typical of his imagery, the relationships between things and the overall visual structure of his images, the mystery of light and color and tone in his images, all this and more have an ineffable power to invoke deep resonances, something like memories that were presumed lost. This is what I am trying to get at in my own Morandi inspired works.
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The collection of photographs made on my journey to Memphis in early March, 2014 is not a travelogue. It is not a document or a narrative. It is a continuation of my journey into the visionary world of Morandi, and an exploration of his stated intention: to touch the essence, the core of things through his creative process.
When an image unveils the essence of a place or thing to a viewer, a certain feeling of numinous meaning is sensed, some internal energy is liberated, time seems to stop, the heart opens, a silent conversation begins. This kind of experience of an image suggests that it has presence. We experience something deep within ourselves which corresponds to some essential quality within the image.
Morandi's work is for me palpable with presence. The formal reduction typical of his imagery, the relationships between things and the overall visual structure of his images, the mystery of light and color and tone in his images, all this and more have an ineffable power to invoke deep resonances, something like memories that were presumed lost. This is what I am trying to get at in my own Morandi inspired works.
My Introduction to Part I of my three part project explains how I came to the title Walkabout during my visit to see a friend who lives in Memphis.
Welcome to Journey to Memphis.
Welcome to Journey to Memphis.
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Part II
Morandi inspired Still Life Photographs
Walkabout
Chapter 10
Journey to Memphis
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Airport Photographs
~ on the way to Memphis ~
Journey to Memphis: Airport, dots on window Part II, Image #1
Still Life: Morandi inspired photographs, Chapter 10: Walkabout
Journey to Memphis: Airport, telephone booth Part II, Image #2
Still Life: Morandi inspired photographs, Chapter 10: Walkabout
Journey to Memphis: Airport, brick wall, electrical plates Part II, Image #3
Still Life: Morandi inspired photographs, Chapter 10: Walkabout
Journey to Memphis: Airport, door with glass window Part II, Image #4
Still Life: Morandi inspired photographs, Chapter 10: Walkabout
Journey to Memphis: Airport, dots on window Part II, Image #5
Still Life: Morandi inspired photographs, Chapter 10: Walkabout
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Photographs made
In my friend's house
Journey to Memphis: Inside Larry's house, plastic cup Part II, Image #6
Still Life: Morandi inspired photographs, Chapter 10: Walkabout
Journey to Memphis: Inside Larry's house, bananas & pears Part II, Image #7
Still Life: Morandi inspired photographs, Chapter 10: Walkabout
Journey to Memphis: Inside Larry's house, double boiler Part II, Image #8
Still Life: Morandi inspired photographs, Chapter 10: Walkabout
Journey to Memphis: Inside Larry's house, paper towel rolls Part II, Image #9
Still Life: Morandi inspired photographs, Chapter 10: Walkabout
Journey to Memphis: Inside Larry's house, TV & remote Part II, Image #10
Still Life: Morandi inspired photographs, Chapter 10: Walkabout
Journey to Memphis: Inside Larry's house, mic & video camera Part II, Image #11
Still Life: Morandi inspired photographs, Chapter 10: Walkabout
Journey to Memphis: Inside Larry's house, round screen Part II, Image #12
Still Life: Morandi inspired photographs, Chapter 10: Walkabout
Journey to Memphis: Inside Larry's house, venetian blinds Part II, Image #13
Still Life: Morandi inspired photographs, Chapter 10: Walkabout
Journey to Memphis: Inside Larry's house, light dots on wall Part II, Image #14
Still Life: Morandi inspired photographs, Chapter 10: Walkabout
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Photographs made
Outside the house
Journey to Memphis: Outside the house, snow on roof Part II, Image #15
Still Life: Morandi inspired photographs, Chapter 10: Walkabout
Journey to Memphis: Outside the house, neighborhood fence Part II, Image #16
Still Life: Morandi inspired photographs, Chapter 10: Walkabout
Journey to Memphis: Outside the house, woods & railroad tracks Part II, Image #17
Still Life: Morandi inspired photographs, Chapter 10: Walkabout
Journey to Memphis: Outside the house, red signs, train Part II, Image #18
Still Life: Morandi inspired photographs, Chapter 10: Walkabout
Journey to Memphis: Outside the house, houses, trees Part II, Image #19
Still Life: Morandi inspired photographs, Chapter 10: Walkabout
Journey to Memphis: Outside the house, leaves behind screen Part II, Image #20
Still Life: Morandi inspired photographs, Chapter 10: Walkabout
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Photographs made in
The Memphis Library
Journey to Memphis: Library, CD racks Part II, Image #21
Still Life: Morandi inspired photographs, Chapter 10: Walkabout
Journey to Memphis: Library chair with round table Part II, Image #22
Still Life: Morandi inspired photographs, Chapter 10: Walkabout
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Photograph made in an
Ethiopian Restaurant
Journey to Memphis: restaurant table, glass & napkin Part II, Image #23
Still Life: Morandi inspired photographs, Chapter 10: Walkabout
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Photographs made in the
Wapanocca National
Wapanocca National
Wildlife Refuge
Journey to Memphis: Wildlife Refuge, road to boat ramp Part II, Image #24
Still Life: Morandi inspired photographs, Chapter 10: Walkabout
Journey to Memphis: Wildlife Refuge, woods, fallen tree Part II, Image #25
Still Life: Morandi inspired photographs, Chapter 10: Walkabout
Journey to Memphis: Wildlife Refuge, woods on edge of lake Part II, Image #26
Still Life: Morandi inspired photographs, Chapter 10: Walkabout
Journey to Memphis: Wildlife Refuge, woods on edge of lake Part II, Image #27
Still Life: Morandi inspired photographs, Chapter 10: Walkabout
Journey to Memphis: Wildlife Refuge, shadows on trees Part II, Image #28
Still Life: Morandi inspired photographs, Chapter 10: Walkabout
Journey to Memphis: Wildlife Refuge, Lake Wapanocca Part II, Image #29
Still Life: Morandi inspired photographs, Chapter 10: Walkabout
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Airport Photographs
~ returning home from Memphis ~
Journey to Memphis: Airport, escalator, window, figures Part II, Image #30
Still Life: Morandi inspired photographs, Chapter 10: Walkabout
Journey to Memphis: Airport, Elvis window display Part II, Image #31
Still Life: Morandi inspired photographs, Chapter 10: Walkabout
Journey to Memphis: Airport, windows, plane taking off Part II, Image #32
Still Life: Morandi inspired photographs, Chapter 10: Walkabout
This concludes Walkabout Part II
Click here to see Walkabout Part I
Click here to see Walkabout Part III The House Remodeled
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This project was announced on the Welcome Page of my website April 20014
Still Life ~ Photographs Inspired by Giorgio Morandi
