Through a portrait, we can potentially see everything — the history and depth of a person's life, as well as evidence of a primal universal presence. I have dedicated my life and creative energy to capturing these transcendent moments in which a connection is made between the subject, the photographer, and the viewer.
Interpretation
A portrait captures the essence of a person and creates a connection between the subject, creator, and audience.
Joyce Tenneson's quote speaks to the transformative power of portraiture in art. She suggests that through the act of creating a portrait, one can reveal not only the outward appearance of a subject but also the deeper history and emotional complexity inherent in their life. This process creates a unique bridge that connects the subject, the artist, and the viewer, allowing for a shared experience that transcends mere visual representation.
In practice
During an art exhibit, sharing this quote can help viewers appreciate the emotional depth of the portraits displayed.
I want to allow others to reveal and celebrate aspects of themselves that are usually hidden. My camera is a witness. It holds a light up for my subjects to help them feel their own essence, and gives them the courage to collaborate in the recording of these revelations.
Simple ingredients, treated with respect... put them together and you will always have a great dish.
I don't want to criticize any other designers, but I have to say that many of the people involved in this industry - directors and producers - are trying to make their games more like movies. They are longing to make movies rather than making videogames.
An actor is supposed to be a sensitive instrument. Isaac Stern takes good care of his violin. What if everybody jumped on his violin?
A good photograph is knowing where to stand.
My body is damaged from music in two ways. I have a red irritation in my stomach. It's psychosomatic, caused by all the anger and the screaming. I have scoliosis, where the curvature of your spine is bent, and the weight of my guitar has made it worse. I'm always in pain, and that adds to the anger in our music.
Guitar was just a hobby, but it seemed to me that the instrument had possibilities, not least of which was that there was no one else playing it. I could be, as it were, the best boy in an all-girls school.
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