Form & Function
Digital Photography, Human figure, Mixed technique, 15x9cm
Like all arts, photography is a form of communication with the power to move, inspire, and motivate people. Two areas of inquiry have fascinated me with their graphic possibilities – the "World of Tomorrow" themed 1939 New York World's Fair, and vintage images depicting feats of daring as performed by 1930s circus performers.
On the surface, these are two disparate themes. But for me, the commonality is humanity striving to reach its potential. The 1939 New York World's Fair presented this on a grand stage, showing what was possible in technology with the right vision and will, engaging science, commerce, and government in an inspiring display of imagination. The circus performers, with little or no technology, took us to the outer limits of skill and performance using only the human body. Together, they offer us a thrilling picture of what we can do when we have the faith to leap forward to the next level.
On the surface, these are two disparate themes. But for me, the commonality is humanity striving to reach its potential. The 1939 New York World's Fair presented this on a grand stage, showing what was possible in technology with the right vision and will, engaging science, commerce, and government in an inspiring display of imagination. The circus performers, with little or no technology, took us to the outer limits of skill and performance using only the human body. Together, they offer us a thrilling picture of what we can do when we have the faith to leap forward to the next level.
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