Featured Artist of the Week..Eric Smith

Eric Smith has many exhibits to his name. His work ranges from studio to editorials in documentary fashion. But he doesn't let his commercial side get in the way of his Art side, but rather uses it to bring him closer to the experience. His technique lends itself to his subjects shown here in his series:

McLouth Steel

Roll Mill

He says in his statement:

I create instinctually.  Time, place, light, and chance: these are the elements from which my photographs are formed.  My images are never preconceived or contrived.  Instead, my work is firmly rooted in that gap which exists between seeing and comprehending: that place which reveals, but also questions, the truth. 

I examine reality.  Our world is ambiguous and filled with contradiction and uncertainty. Hope and cynicism.  Solemnity and absurdity.  Beauty and ruin.  My photos explore these incongruous experiences and emotions, and documents their opposition.  Essentially, photography allows me to question the indefinite relationship between reality and perception.  My work is a constant journey towards authenticity.

I foster discovery.  A compelling image is one which reveals something unexpected, even if the material is truly mundane.  Photography is a medium which provides the viewer not only the opportunity to observe and detect, but also to emote and respond.  My photos are evocative, suggestive, and reminiscent: their subjects are self-explanatory, yet call into question one's usual perception of time and space.  My work continually examines how the ordinary is really quite extraordinary.

Oxygen Plant

Roll Steel Warehouse

 Drive Gear

" Photography allows me to question the indefinite relationship between reality and perception.  My work continually examines how the ordinary is really quite extraordinary. "More of his work at www.ericsmithphotography.com