Saturday, 8 January 2011

SPITFIRE WHEEL

A still life studio study, which consists of a rear wheel from a WWII British Spitfire. A soldier's pay book. Completing the scene are some white lilies.  This was produced for a project I was doing for my Higher National Diploma Design Photography course (my final assignment actually).

It is to do with the act of remembrance and the symbolism and association of certain species of flower. I constructed a sandpit (which represents the sands of various beaches, where allied landings took place). Members of the local and regional public had responded to a media request to loan me items from this period (to photograph and return).

Hull Community Artworks, Kingston-upon-Hull, East Yorkshire, England.

From my Remembrance Series Project, 2000-2001.

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2 comments:

  1. myintuitivemind12 January 2011 at 18:51

    What a beautiful, beautiful picture....strange as it is supposed to bring sadness it somehow brings serenity to me...i dont understand how or why, but maybe it is the presence of the white lilies that that provide life to death.....Honestly that is one great picture, everything about it speaks to me.

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  2. Unknown12 January 2011 at 20:26

    Thank you for your kind comments. Glad you like this photograph. This whole project was very enjoyable to do. At the same time I learned a great deal about certain species of flowers. White lilies have a certain serenity about them anyway. I also feel that the WWII items that were kindly loaned to me where also very effective in adding to this feeling and mood.

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