Today’s post features another wonderful discovery from my trip to the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, the work of photographer Edward Weston…my favorite piece is the photograph above, Pepper 1930 (30P)…curvaceous and sensual, I was hypnotized by its undulating shape…”between 1927 and 1930, Weston made a series of monumental close-ups of seashells, peppers, and halved cabbages, bringing out the rich textures of their sculpture-like forms.”
The Modernist Photography 1910-1950 exhibit is now on display, Level 3 gallery in the new Art of the Americas Wing…it features approximately 40 American modernist photographs representing highlights from the Museum’s own collection as well as The Lane Collection…this extraordinary exhibition focuses on the concept of the camera as a modernist tool…as an aspiring photographer myself, I found this exhibit truly inspiring for its groud-breaking innovations and timeless beauty…please enjoy a few of Edward Weston’s photographs from his Natural Studies Collection
“The camera should be used for a recording of life, for rendering the very substance and quintessence of the thing itself, whether it be polished steel or palpitating flesh.” ~ Edward Weston
photos from Edward Weston
Such interesting posts from the Museum of FA – Boston. Thank you for sharing your photos. Your blog is always a “cut above” in that it is not only incredibly aesthetic, but informational and educational.
Hi Laura,
Wow, thank you for your kind words of support! It’s so nice to know you are on the receiving end of my posts!
all the best to you,
Danielle
These are stunning..grand post. xxpeggybraswelldesign.com
Home tomorrow!!
I think your photos are reminiscent of his! You take the wonderfully full super close ups that give the same mood!
Hi Rosa,
Wow what an incredible compliment! I am humbled by this…thank you!
Danielle
I agree with Rosa. I see a similar esthetic with your ability to show the natural world in a remarkable way.
Thank you Karen!!!!! We all learned so much from mom and dad…mom’s curious nature and dad’s skillful artistry…we are so lucky to have each other!
love you,
danielle