Clare Pettyfor
Mater Christi College, Belgrave
Clare Pettyfor
from the Cirque cadenza series 2006 (detail)
inkjet print
183.0 x 120.0 cm
Mater Christi College, Belgrave
My intention was to create a series of banners advertising an imaginary circus – Cirque Cadenza. I aligned each performer with a genre of music, for example Pop, Classical, etc. The process of capturing each in a unique and individual manner involved not only introducing make-up and costuming but varying the source of lighting for each shot, experimenting with spot lights, projection, rope and fairy lights, as well as using mirrors/reflection. I wanted to capture the essence of movement, to produce aesthetically pleasing results, which were dramatic and subtle, but it was also important to me that I captured a ‘true’ shot, achieving the desired effect without digital manipulation. The format enhances the boldness, accentuating and promoting the drama.
from the Cirque cadenza series 2006 (detail)
inkjet print
183.0 x 120.0 cm
Mater Christi College, Belgrave
My intention was to create a series of banners advertising an imaginary circus – Cirque Cadenza. I aligned each performer with a genre of music, for example Pop, Classical, etc. The process of capturing each in a unique and individual manner involved not only introducing make-up and costuming but varying the source of lighting for each shot, experimenting with spot lights, projection, rope and fairy lights, as well as using mirrors/reflection. I wanted to capture the essence of movement, to produce aesthetically pleasing results, which were dramatic and subtle, but it was also important to me that I captured a ‘true’ shot, achieving the desired effect without digital manipulation. The format enhances the boldness, accentuating and promoting the drama.
