In the Coleman
Gallery
June 2005
Paul Giguere
It Figures: Recent Nudes
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paul giguere - photographer
Statement
Through my exploration of contour, shape, texture, and shadow, I strive to create photographs of the human body that are transcendent and ethereal. In my abstract work, I deconstruct the particulars of the model’s body, the curve of a shoulder, the shadow of a thigh, in order to move the viewer to see the human form anew. In my non-abstract work, I seek to portray the nude body as beautiful in itself and evocative of other forms both familiar and otherwise. I enjoy experimenting with various approaches to my figure work and it is this constant experimentation that I find exciting.
Creative Process
I
create my images using an assortment of cameras including digital SLRs
and film-based cameras such as the Holga, Diana , and Lubitel medium
format toy cameras as well as zone plate/pinhole cameras. I use a variety
of approaches to my work which includes the use of various odd and unique
lens, Polaroid films and Adobe Photoshop CS for my digital darkroom.
I strive to achieve my vision in the camera as much as possible. I output
all of my work using museum-quality fine art paper and pigment-based
archival inks.
