 BRYAN D'ALESSANDRO |
| Extraordinary Pinhole Photographs |
| Bryan's project was sparked in Florence, Italy in 2000. The works of old masters such as Da Vinci, Masaccio and Brunelleschi particularly caught his eye. Their dedication to understanding light and perspective ignited infinite ideas. |
| Upon his return to Carnegie Mellon University, he started designing and building original multiple lens pinhole cameras to better understand light. "My early pinhole work introduced a new process, using light as a medium and a tool. But it can easily be confused with standard photography. Standard photography contains the same elements, but to an extent it lacks the physical process I needed." The experiments eventually evolved into an enlightening and meditative event. "To paint or sculpt with light was nothing like taking a photo with a regular camera." |
| The main camera used to create these images is 4' x 4' x 2.5' which Bryan constructed out of sheet aluminum, hardboard, and gaffer's tape. It will be present in the gallery during the exhibition. With it, two types of images can be made- external and internal. The photographs are 360-degrees and measure approximately 20" x 6.5'. These aesthetically succulent negative and positive prints hold all the secrets of the lengthy process. You've never seen anything like it. |
| Additionally, Bryan will be giving a lecture about this project at Garrison Art Center on Monday, February 10, 10-12pm. It is free and open to the public. |
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