Still Beauty
Beauty had a struggle to survive the latter quarter of the 20th century. Artists who nonetheless found creative energy in the redemptive power of beauty were considered passรฉ at best and patronized at worst. The โlove of all the truly precious thingsโ to which Simone Weil refers found no favor in the art establishment. Fortunately, the strength of beauty is such thatโelusive and perhaps even undefinableโit has survived in all its mystery.
My own goal in photography is to create beauty in my images compelling enough to establish its own legitimacyโwhether beauty as a concept is in or out of fashion. I find a ramble around my gardenโin a good season or a badโto be deeply satisfying. Thereโs something about the patterns and designsโeven of barren branchesโthat is inherently beautiful. It lifts my spirits to choose a bouquet, especially variegated and with odditiesโmaybe a few weedsโamong the flowers and bushes Iโve planted over the years. The return of old favorites and the surprising newness of annual blossoms inspire me to photograph.
In the past year Iโve been fascinated by the lighting effects possible using a small flashlight in a dark room to illuminate my still life arrangements. Like the Dutch, Spanish, and Italian Old Master painters, using brushes and oils to create light, my small flashlight allows me to paint light onto my still lifes with precise control.* It was an especially fortunate time to discover this techniqueโin the time of Covid, it was a balm and has given me joy.ย ย ย ย – Brigitte Carnochan
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BRIGITTE CARNOCHAN. Bowl of nectarines, 2020
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BRIGITTE CARNOCHAN. Bowl of peaches and grapes, 2020
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BRIGITTE CARNOCHAN. Coral peonies and sunflowers, 2020
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BRIGITTE CARNOCHAN. Thanksgiving bouquet, 2020
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BRIGITTE CARNOCHAN. Dark Peonies, 2020
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BRIGITTE CARNOCHAN. Green mums and balloon milkweed, 2020
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BRIGITTE CARNOCHAN. Martagon, lilies and clematis, 2020
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BRIGITTE CARNOCHAN. Mixed Bouquet and pears, 2020
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BRIGITTE CARNOCHAN. Peonies in Chinese bowl, 2020
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BRIGITTE CARNOCHAN. Gallery Flowers, 2020
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BRIGITTE CARNOCHAN. White peonies and Roman glass, 2020
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BRIGITTE CARNOCHAN. Hydrangeas and caterpillar, 2020
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BRIGITTE CARNOCHAN. Peony Roses and Warega Figure, 2020
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BRIGITTE CARNOCHAN. Pink lilies, 2020
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BRIGITTE CARNOCHAN. Roman Head, 2020
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BRIGITTE CARNOCHAN. Roses and Raspberries, 2020
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