Film images of a true master of surrealism. Photo

10.06.2016 Photo report 64 Views

In his paintings, striking in simplicity and perfect composition, subtle aesthetics and the extraordinary mystique.

Rodney Smith (Rodney Smith) shoots exclusively on film, and almost exclusively black-and-white photographs. Never uses special effects, and photo lab knows inside out.

“Many of my photos seem static and posed. But actually all my works are spontaneous. About 95% of your photos I can say that for a few minutes before that I didn’t even know that they are going to do.”

Rodney Smith is often called “Rene Magritte in the world of photography”. The style of his pictures similar to the paintings of the famous surrealist artist.

“I think composition in photography is very similar to rhythm in music. If you have a powerful rhythm, then you have a strong compositional sense.”

Rodney Smith lives and works in new York. In an interview to the question “the Talented are born or made?” the photographer replied, “I believe that everyone has the ability, because everyone has feelings. The ability to Express these feelings and have the talent”.

Over 40 years of professional experience Rodney Smith gained a lot of popularity in the world of photography and have earned more than 75 awards in various awards in the field of photography.