Gregory Crewdson

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This paper discusses how Gregory Crewdson's work is planned and executed with perfection in mind and how what is revealed on paper is a moment of perfection that crosses with subjects in an imperfect world. It looks at how his photographs don't always make sense, and neither does life and how the mystery of a Crewdson's photograph can be haunting if a personal connection can be made to the picture.

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"A Crewdson photograph is made up of many components; some are small and hidden while some are so large that may not be noticed at first glance. One element that is in every photograph of Crewdson's and is always easily found in the frame is a person. More times than not it is a single person, but other times it will be a whole handful. Regardless of how many people are used they all have one common trait; they have the same blank stare on their faces. This emotionless portrait is difficult to read when just examining the characters faces. What is essential to consider is their body language, it is the best clue at deciphering each photo's story. For instance in plate number 7, a man and woman are getting ready for bed in the bedroom. Their faces say little, but their bodies say everything. "

Sample of Sources Used:

• Sooke, Alastair. 2008, April 19. "What Dark Secrets Doest this Picture Hold?" The Daily Telegraph Sect ART; Pg. 12
• Bigge, Ryan. 2008, Sept 14. "Beneath the Roses" The Toronto Star Sect IDEAS; Pg. ID02
• Higgins, Ria. 2008, March 16. "The Mysterious and Noirish Photographs of Gregory Crewdson" The Sunday Times Sect FEATURES; Pg. 42

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