Without art, the crudeness of reality would make the world unbearable.
George Bernard ShawRead
It was only after a while, after photographing mines and clear-cutting of forests in Maine, that I realized I was looking at the components of photography itself. Photography uses paper made from trees, water, metals, and chemistry. In a way, I was looking at all these things that feed into photography.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote reflects on the intertwined relationship between photography and its physical components.
David Maisel's quote emphasizes the essential elements that constitute photography, highlighting how natural resources like trees, water, metals, and chemistry serve as the foundations of the medium. It suggests a deeper appreciation for not just the act of capturing images, but also for the materials and processes that make photography possible, ultimately encouraging reflection on the relationship between art and nature.
Themes
PhotographyNatureArtMaterialsProcess
In practice
Example use cases
In a photography class, to encourage students to think about the materials they use.
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