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Let's first watch a couple interviews on how he depicts SPACE and TIME...
For this assignment you will create your very own photomontage a la David Hockney.
For this assignment you will create your very own photomontage a la David Hockney.
Hockney is a British artist and photographer that created pieces by "joining" lots of photos together, hence the "joiner" series.
Hockney is a British artist and photographer that created pieces by "joining" lots of photos together, hence the "joiner" series.
He coined the term "joiners" to mean large-scale photographic collages made by assembling dozens (sometimes hundreds!) of seperate photos into a single image.
He coined the term "joiners" to mean large-scale photographic collages made by assembling dozens (sometimes hundreds!) of seperate photos into a single image.
"Hockney's pioneering spirit and his constant quest for innovation led him to explore the possibilities of capturing the essence of time and space in a manner that more closely mirrored human vision and experience." - Exploring David Hockney's Joiners
Luncheon At The British Embassy, Tokyo, February 16th 1983
Next, let's visit some sites for inspiration:
Next, let's visit some sites for inspiration:
"Hockney embraces the disjointed edges, the overlapping images, and the shifts in perspective and scale. This method highlights the differences in time and viewpoint within the same space, challenging the viewer's perception and encouraging them to see the subject in a new way." - Exploring David Hockney's Joiners
How To:
How To:
OUTSIDE
OUTSIDE
STEP 1: Find a location and your subject
STEP 2: Take photos in a grid form, zoom in, change angles, take extra etc... You must have at least 20 or more fragments in your final photo compilation.
One portrait/ close up item
20 + fragments
get CLOSE!!!!
focus
zoom in
zoom out
different angles
***Pay special attention to composition (organizing the subject, background, and other elements), color, and perspective (having multiple viewpoints) to guide the viewer's eye through your image and create a dynamic photomontage that creates a clear sense of SPACE and/or TIME.
***Pay special attention to composition (organizing the subject, background, and other elements), color, and perspective (having multiple viewpoints) to guide the viewer's eye through your image and create a dynamic photomontage that creates a clear sense of SPACE and/or TIME.
PHOTOSHOP
PHOTOSHOP
Load your photos to a folder called "Hockney"
Create a new PS document 12in x 12in 300 ppi
To place, drag and drop your images into the document, like a puzzle, placing them back together
Command and T to resize and rotate images
For STROKE and DROP SHADOW: Double click on the layer
TIPS + TRICKS
TIPS + TRICKS
Use the marquee tool and the mask to "crop" images once they are placed.
to resize everything, click shift; then click on the last layer to select it all
click on the "auto select" button at the top left of PS
Once in layout, remember to adjust each layer. Command Click on the image to jump to that layer.
Use shift+command+right bracket to bring a layer to the top (left to send it to back).
Double click on the layer to bring up your layer style options
Student Examples
Student Examples
by Bruce Sperli
by Riona Nerrie
by Khanya Mtwa
by Caleigh Jones
by Ethan Fong
Finished? Not so fast...
Finished? Not so fast...
Using your PHONE, create a photomontage on a GRID...
Create a still life by placing different objects on a surface.
Look at your phone's image library/camera roll. Notice the images are ALREADY in a grid! Take note by counting how many images fit across (rows) your camera roll, and how many photos can fit in your screen (columns)...
You can adjust the amount of photos in the grid by pinching or expanding your fingers.
Now start taking photos of your still life! Click - MOVE - click - MOVE - Click... Take many photos to fill in the amount of space/photos available on your camera roll.
Take a SCREENSHOT and then crop in phone and TA-DAH!
Now create a BLACK AND WHITE PORTRAIT worthy of David Hockney...
You can create your portrait on a grid using your phone (you could even do a self-portrait, selfie!) or use a digital camera and Photoshop following the steps above.
Artist's Statement
Artist's Statement
What is an artist’s statement?
What is an artist’s statement?
An artist’s statement is a short paragraph (5–8 sentences) where you explain what your photo is about, how you made it, and why you made it that way.
It aims to enhance the viewer's understanding and appreciation of the art.
Written in the first person.
Artist’s Statement Template (optional):
Artist’s Statement Template (optional):
My artwork is about _______________. I was inspired by _______________. To create it, I ___________________________. I chose to __________ because _______________. While working on this, I learned that __________________________.
What to Include:
What to Include:
Introduction
What is your photo about?
Example: "My photo collage is about how my neighborhood feels during different times of the day."Inspiration
What inspired you? Did you look at any artists (like David Hockney)?
Example: "I was inspired by David Hockney’s photo collages because they show different angles and moments all in one piece."Process
How did you take or edit your photos? What techniques did you use?
Example: "I took about 25 photos from different angles and times of day, then arranged them to show how the light changes."Artistic Choices
Why did you make certain choices — like your layout, colors, or subject?
Example: "I chose to keep some images bright and some darker to show how time passes."Reflection
What did you learn or notice while doing this project?
Example: "This project helped me see that photography can show more than one moment at a time."
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