Honorable Mention
Conception
DESCRIPTION
How does an idea come to life? Where does inspiration originate? These questions often plague artists as they channel their creativity. To delve into this, I set up my studio with light bulbs—a classical symbol of ideas and inspiration. I wanted to explore the concept of the artistic process itself.I asked my friend, who is a painter, to model for an image and to assemble a canvas. I intentionally left the canvas blank and even tore into it, embracing imperfection as a part of the creative journey.
So how does an artist come up with an idea, and how is that idea channeled through them? I played with these symbols to explore the very essence of ideas, concepts, and inspiration. Where does it all begin?
AUTHOR
Gelman, born in Hungary and raised in Israel, relocated to New York City in 2016, wherehe continued his education in photography at ICP and the Pratt Institute. Originally a biochemist, he left science to pursue art- a language that allows him to navigate between the real and surreal.
The young artist fuses photography and digital painting, using image manipulation techniques to create unique dark and whimsical imagery. His technique enables visuals, previously only in his mind, to come together through dynamic postures and dark colors. Gelman aspires to tell an entire story with a single image.
