'Strange Worlds': More than meets the eye

[n2doc]

Artist Matthew Albanese raids the spice cabinet — and other areas of the home — for his series of super realistic mock landscape photographs.
Mon, Apr 05 2010 at 8:48 AM EST



hotos: Matthew Albanese. "Paprika Mars" - paprika, cinnamon, nutmeg, chili powder, charcoal
Given the subject matter of this blog, most of the artists, designers, and architects who I write about aren’t exactly in the business of deception. For this post, reality and transparency have gone on holiday, replaced with the truly exquisite, eye-tricking works of New Jersey-based artist Matthew Albanese.

When looking at the below photo you might think, “Wow, what a dramatic photo of a tornado” not “Wow, what an interesting photo of ground parsley, cotton, moss and steel wool.” Well, that’s what you are looking at: ground parsley, cotton, moss and steel wool painstakingly arranged to look like a tornado sweeping across a plain.

Creating "Strange Worlds," Albanese spends weeks constructing small-scale models of dramatic natural landscapes using common, household materials ranging from paprika to tile grout to fireplace ash. Next, he photographs his miniature faux worlds, employing a variety of photographic techniques that alter the appearance of the materials.

http://www.mnn.com/your-home/around-the-house/blogs/strange-worlds-more-than-meets-the-eye

[rpannier]

1. Those are really cool

Interesting
Thanks

[chill_wind]

2. Amazing creativity! K & R. n/t

[NV Whino]

3. Beautiful and really creative