I became interested in fashion Photographer Nick Knight after visiting his exhibit “Fashion Revolution” at the Somerset house in London, September 2009. What drifted me towards Knight was the intensity of his work after visiting his interactive website showstudio.com. He believes the process of creation is just as much a work of art as the finished product. One of his pieces that I found to be compelling was his photograph of model Naomi Campbell who appears to be enraged as she shoots a gun towards the viewer. From the viewing standpoint the picture alone was powerful Enough that it drew me into reading in-between the lines of wondering what the picture meant, and simply how cool it was. Fortunately, part of the gallery exhibit of Fashion Revolution was the sequential steps of each work recorded. As a video, viewers could experience how the process alone was visual, and the photograph took on even more depth. Through-out the exhibit were more examples of how his work was created. On certain days Nick Knight himself would perform his steps in making these visuals live for the viewing public at the exhibit. Unfortunately I was unable to attend on those specific days.
What I admire about Knight is his passion to be innovative. He grew up in a household that was less creative but more scientific and it was expected of him to follow in the footsteps of his parents in the field of science. Instead he found a love for photography although science wasn’t completely void of his career choice. The internet to Knight became the best of both worlds. When we think of art as time, change, and motion the internet provided all of these in ways which Knight could present his work. Images could take on variations, including three dimensional aspects, and interaction with the viewer. These are the perks of showstudio.com, with the idea of bring the process of creation closer to the viewer. I found Knights work to be inspiring to all types of artist, from designs, graphic artist, photographers, and animators.
Below I posted a video of Nick Knight giving a tour of showstudios Fashion Revolution and some of the things I feel extremely lucky that I was able to experience while there.
Nick Knights Fashion Revolution Tour
What I admire about Knight is his passion to be innovative. He grew up in a household that was less creative but more scientific and it was expected of him to follow in the footsteps of his parents in the field of science. Instead he found a love for photography although science wasn’t completely void of his career choice. The internet to Knight became the best of both worlds. When we think of art as time, change, and motion the internet provided all of these in ways which Knight could present his work. Images could take on variations, including three dimensional aspects, and interaction with the viewer. These are the perks of showstudio.com, with the idea of bring the process of creation closer to the viewer. I found Knights work to be inspiring to all types of artist, from designs, graphic artist, photographers, and animators.
Below I posted a video of Nick Knight giving a tour of showstudios Fashion Revolution and some of the things I feel extremely lucky that I was able to experience while there.
Nick Knights Fashion Revolution Tour
And here's a couple of pictures I took touring the exhibit.
My brother posing in this room full of mirrors and lights.
Me watching a video with all kinds of cool effects.
Interactive sculptures of Naomi Campbell viewers could design on.
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