Michael McGillis’ sculptures have a pop of color that forcefully pulls your eye to look and see.
Waterborne, Michael McGillis
It is exaggerated by his use of man made materials, but that’s what I SEE as I float down the stream – the beauty of how a random pattern of twigs traces over the rocks, the way that one piece curves and bends…
Infiltration, Michael McGillis
Neon colors illuminate the cracks, highlighting the deliberate and precise laying of stone, drawing your eye up around the beautiful old door and climbing higher still.
Wake, Michael McGillis
Although I have my typical rose-colored-glasses perspective, drawing your eye to the beauty is not really his goal. In an artist’s statement, he speaks about portraying the impact of human presence upon the environment, and our shifting interpretations of what is natural. The pretty neon colors in Infiltration are actually those ubiquitous plastic bags that float through the air, finding their way into pristine environments and polluting the earth.
See more of his outdoor installations, as well as his studio work on his website: http://michaelmcgillis.com/
(spotted on studiogblog)
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Hi my dear Sister! I know your frustration in disappointing photographs. I think HDR may be something to pursue… it does not have to be “fake” looking, but can enhance what your camera “sees”. I am ready to experiment with this phase of my photographic journey… want to play?