honorable mention
Michael Page Miller united states
title
Iron and Rust
My vision: Light, line, color, pattern, shape, texture--to conceive and create rather than capture, to delight and mystify. For me, mystery is an critical element in creating photographs that engage viewers, hopefully giving them a reason to pause and reflect and to bring their own experiences and emotions into reading an image.
Creating the mystery starts by looking closely at everyday objects -- an old iron fence or railroad trestle as in these photographs -- to find patterns of light and shadow and hidden colors. I am fascinated by the signs of decay such as iron and rust, or peeling paint, or layers of ripped posters, or faded graffiti on urban walls. I am particularly inspired by the work of Aaron Siskind who found endless possibilities in close ups of building walls in Chicago and other cities.
Other bodies of work include Chelsea Walls- hidden images found on aging New York City walls; Crystal Reveries - geometric distortions and fantastical patterns reflected in high-rise windows; and The Hudson Line - impressionistic river images captured from the railroad’s passenger seat.
Michael’s work has been exhibited in solo and group shows in galleries in New York City and Florida. His photographs have received multiple awards at the Garrison Art Center and the Color Club of Westchester International Exhibition.
Michael lives and works in New York City and Ossining, New York.
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entry description
"Our history now descends from a kingdom of gold to one of iron and rust..." - Emperor Commodus(AD 180-192)My vision: Light, line, color, pattern, shape, texture--to conceive and create rather than capture, to delight and mystify. For me, mystery is an critical element in creating photographs that engage viewers, hopefully giving them a reason to pause and reflect and to bring their own experiences and emotions into reading an image.
Creating the mystery starts by looking closely at everyday objects -- an old iron fence or railroad trestle as in these photographs -- to find patterns of light and shadow and hidden colors. I am fascinated by the signs of decay such as iron and rust, or peeling paint, or layers of ripped posters, or faded graffiti on urban walls. I am particularly inspired by the work of Aaron Siskind who found endless possibilities in close ups of building walls in Chicago and other cities.
about the photographer
Michael Page Miller is entranced by the beauty of form – lines, shapes, colors, textures, shadows, and light. Using “digital alchemy,” Michael explores the mutability of photographic images to create mysterious abstracts that become their own reality. His recent series, Dance the Shores of Jordan -- mysterious abstracts from the shore and bay of a Gulf Coast barrier island, was influenced by Japanese Ukiyo-e (woodblock prints) and scrolls.Other bodies of work include Chelsea Walls- hidden images found on aging New York City walls; Crystal Reveries - geometric distortions and fantastical patterns reflected in high-rise windows; and The Hudson Line - impressionistic river images captured from the railroad’s passenger seat.
Michael’s work has been exhibited in solo and group shows in galleries in New York City and Florida. His photographs have received multiple awards at the Garrison Art Center and the Color Club of Westchester International Exhibition.
Michael lives and works in New York City and Ossining, New York.
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