Jeff Wall: While the viewer is aware that the scenes created by Wall are staged, the figures in the scenes are strangely natural, as if not noticing that they are being photographed. Wall’s false realities are intriguing and beautifully portrayed. Each piece conveys a narrative.
Teun Hocks: Hocks’ photos are set in a sort of dream world. Each figure is dropped into a fantasy, leaving the viewer to imagine what is happening, and what the outcome of the figure’s quandary will be. Hocks’ use of color and subject matter are entertaining and thought-provoking.
Gregory Crewdson: Crewdson’s use of vivid colors, and overall precision make his photos look as if they are movie stills. It is clear that the artist had a vision and was very precise about placement of every aspect of the shot. As Hocks’, Crewdson's images have a fantastical quality, but in a darker sense.
Cindy Sherman: Sherman uses black and white photography to portray beautiful, classical women in a quirky light. Each of her photos implies a certain, but vague narrative, inviting the viewer to guess what is really happening behind each pretty face.
Overview: At a first glance of each artist, I was sure that Cindy Sherman’s work would be my favorite because it is very much my style. However, while I do find her work beautiful, I am not sure that I can say I prefer one artist over another. Each photographer has incredible work, and in each one of their portfolios, I found several pieces which absolutely captivated me. I was pleasantly surprised by each portfolio, and I hope to see some of these collections in person some time in the near future.
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