Entropy in Propagation
The effects of noise pollution can't always be seen but can be felt.
This is a study of congregational noise. We were tasked to create a series of experimental abstract visuals using scanography to address the effects of noise pollution.
As a group, we decided to represent the effects of noise as the unraveling of chaos; the progressively grating nature of it on the human psyche. While noise isn't visible, the negative long-term effects it may have on people exposed to it will start to rear its head. Hence, a series or set of images were put together using barbed and sharp objects such as pins and clips to represent the potentially harmful effects congregational noise may have.
These props were shaken or disrupted exponentially over time, with the addition of materials such as bubble wrap or patterned cloth to give the effect of static or noise.
Reflection
My favourite part was learning to unlearn the principles of photography. In a modern context where almost everyone has access to a camera, professional photography can be achieved easily by anyone. Experimental photography using a new medium such as scanography was not just fun and hands-on, but allowed for us to push the limits and notions of photography and composition. We didn't always know what the outcome would be, but that was part of the point.
