When I started this project I collected variations of imagery related to darkness, looking at imagery of witchcraft, insane asylums and vintage imagery of photographs of peoples families. I used this type of research as a starting point and placing them into a small A5 sized book with the imagery and slightly annotation explaining the image more than my thoughts. I also started to do some 'observational' drawings of a rams skull which was a starting point of the sketchbook. However the images that I had taken I have ended up using them as a central piece on the page and carried on drawing from the image, creating a new kind of feel to the original image.
Since I had a starting point I thought that I would do more contemporary research, using black and white photography as inspiration from the vintage feel that I capture in the small book. At this point I started to look at the likes of Philomena Famulok, Shin Kwang and Susula Roche. All three are very different from one another but all capture the same essence that could provide inspiration with my project. Looking at all of their work combined together is giving me a look on the darker side of things which makes it more challenging to find the beauty side which I love the idea of. It means that the outcome will be more challenging and more appreciated when it happens and I honestly can't wait to adventure into the beauty side of things.
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