Matt Silhouette Black
My personal project was centered around the theme of silhouetted images. Whether the subject is a person or an object, I enjoy the aesthetic that the silhouette gives off. One photographer who played a huge role in sparking my interest in the silhouette theme was Matt Black, a Magnum photographer. Matt Black is an artist born in California's Central Valley area. Black has spent his time as an artist traveling hundreds of thousands of miles around the United States to capture photos. These photos made up his project American Geography. Through his work, Black often emphasizes social and societal issues that exist throughout the world. His work can be noted for its deeply personal approach, emotional engagement, and visual intensity. Like other magnum photographers, his personal projects have also been represented as short films to reach a larger audience. Although Matt Black mainly focuses on representation through his work, I found myself mostly attracte...