Francesca Woodman

Francesca Woodman 

was a young American photographer whose work was produced between 1972 and 1981. Despite the fact that she was working for only a short period, Woodman has, over the past 30 years, gained a reputation as one of the most important names in photography.

           

Many of Woodman’s photographs were taken using a slow shutter speed; the long exposure meant her movements were captured but she appeared as a blur. The effect is disconcerting, as though the camera has been left in a haunted house. 

I want to create a blur effect on my images to through out the sense of sight so the other sense have to work out the blurred image. but this blur is not enough for what i want to create but i think that woodman creates some very interesting pieces of work. the idea of using her self only adds the the overall effect you relate to the images a lot more as the emotions feel genuine and heartfelt. It appears that she is a ghostly blur hidden behind a mantelpiece or is almost entirely obscured by peeling, faded wallpaper.This therefore makes feel that the piece is about fading into to the background and feeling invisible as she is blurred so you cant see her clearly adding to the invisible vibe I get from the images.