Edward Burtynsky
Posted by Jon
Shot at mining quarries and ship breaking yards around the world, these photographs by Edward Burtynsky seem both familiar and otherworldly.
Nature transformed through industry is a predominant theme in my work. I set course to intersect with a contemporary view of the great ages of man; from stone, to minerals, oil, transportation, silicon, and so on. To make these ideas visible I search for subjects that are rich in detail and scale yet open in their meaning.
They almost feel like set photos from the most amazing science fiction/fantasy motion picture from the 70s to me. See the rest here.
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bry fausto says:
August 4, 2011 at 12:00 amthe documentary is great as well…
Jon says:
August 4, 2011 at 1:54 am@Bry Fausto – Thanks, have to check that out.
aldous says:
August 4, 2011 at 7:02 amthese are amazing.. thanks for the tip
Adam says:
August 4, 2011 at 7:21 amNice photos.
Salemid says:
August 4, 2011 at 8:19 amThe third image is reminiscent of Donald Judd.
jon says:
August 4, 2011 at 5:55 pmThose are jaw droppers, I plan on pickin up some of his books now
Damian says:
August 5, 2011 at 7:55 pmDitto on the documentary – a definite must-see. It’s called Manufactured Landscapes and the opening shot alone will blow you away.
android says:
August 9, 2011 at 5:03 amThey gave me different feelings, and never see this amazing photos
Gabe says:
August 9, 2011 at 10:56 amIronically I just watched the documentary a week ago. It feels more poignant with every passing moment – Destructive Passivity.