The stillness of the subjects is a welcome element of balance. It is a contrast to the setting that vibrates with visual energy. The subjects are calm in the storm.
Evoking a meditation of stillness and balance in a chaotic environment. Peaceful and calm the objects are lost in the rhythm created by the environment. It is a restful place that provides a sense of safety. A clash between the Italian traditions of colore and designo.
The grounded figures/objects lending stability to an overwhelming amount of visual energy. Overall the subjects being grounded in the scene is a balancing element. The strong connection of the figure to the ground adds weight to the objects. As an artistic decision it reduces tension overall while opening the door for it to be created by the interaction of the objects themselves.The idea of balance is seen quite literally in the photographs where objects are stacked precariously. Tension is created through a tug of war with the visual.
Solid effects when using contrasting objects and backgrounds… white on black or black on white. The compositions are quite distinct based on the binary black and white contrast but were lacking dimension when texture was lost. I think that the setups would be lacking visual interest if the background foreground was strictly a black and white choice. The visual movement would be lacking balance and energy in a distinctive way. It is unknown how successful a visual exploration using solid colored objects in a similarly colored setting could be. Therefore the question of using contrasting relationships is only partially explored in this series.
