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11-JUN-2006

Art Gallery, Gardner, Oregon, 2006

The subject of this photograph is a sculpture of Albert Einstein, a man of many ideas.
I express that point by finding a vantage point that adds context rich in symbolism. As foreground context, I include a softly focused sculpture of da Vinci’s Mona Lisa. For background context, I add part of an abstract painting symbolizing an energetic swirl of ideas. Together, these contextual elements enhance Einstein as a cultural and intellectual icon.

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Phil Douglis19-Jun-2006 18:26
Ideas are at the core of this image, Tim. Ideas are the product of the mind. Einstein's mind, the sculptor's mind, the painter's mind, and as you say, even the photographer's mind. This image is a visual interpretation of the human mind at work. Thanks for recognizing that in this photograph.
Tim May19-Jun-2006 16:32
Here, too, you seem to be making a statement about Art and Mind. By including the abstract you have done so much more than report you have made me think about the mind of Einstein and the role of the artist, in this case you, to evoke that thought.
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