Andrew Beavis
College of Medicine and Life Sciences | Dept. Physiology and Pharmacology | Professor (retired)
Andrew Beavis
College of Medicine and Life Sciences | Dept. Physiology and Pharmacology | Professor (retired)
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College of Medicine and Life Sciences | Dept. Physiology and Pharmacology | Professor (retired)
'I have been a photographer for about 47 years, i.e., ever since I got my first SLR camera and saw my first black and white print appearing in the developing bath. I was drawn to it, by the ability of photography to record, people, events, objects and places, i.e., things I see or experience and would like to remember. My father was an artist and when I was growing up, I lived in a house that was full of abstract paintings. In retrospect, I believe this may be why I am especially drawn to “abstract” photography, in which the shapes colors and lines and composition of the final image are more important than the actual subject matter. The goal is to make an image that I enjoy looking at rather than recording how something actually looks. I am not “selling” the object, but the image that it inspires. Just like a person might apply cosmetics or fix their hair to accentuate their “best” features, I process my images to accentuate the components of the image that lead me to capture the image in the first place.'
"in the blink of an eye"
"in the blink of an eye"
Windshield and wiper on a 1950 Dodge pick-up truck,
including what appears to be a bullet hole.
“Taillight, 1950 GMC Pickup Truck”
“Taillight, 1950 GMC Pickup Truck”
'One of a series of close-up images of ~1950 GMC Pickup Truck. Shows the taillight and reflector on the tailgate. It demonstrates how man-made objects can become more interesting as they interact with nature over time.'
"ON THE EDGE"
"ON THE EDGE"
'One of a series of closeup images I made of patterns generated in the various layers of paint and rust I found on the side of a dumpster at a local car dealership.'
"Pitted Paint, Green, Yellow and Orange"
"Pitted Paint, Green, Yellow and Orange"
'One of a series of closeup images I made of patterns generated in the various layers of paint and rust I found on the side of a dumpster at a local car dealership.'
“Unidentified Sea Creatures”
“Unidentified Sea Creatures”
'One of a series of closeup images I made of patterns generated through wear and tear and the actions of nature on the paint and metal of a dumpster at a local hospital clinic.'
“Climbing the Stairs at the Museum”
“Climbing the Stairs at the Museum”
UMMA #98, 2019
One of series of made at the University of Michigan Museum of Art (UMMA).
"In the Lobby at the Museum"
"In the Lobby at the Museum"
UMMA #263, 2019
'One of series of made at the University of Michigan Museum of Art (UMMA). I like to include museum visitors interacting with the artwork and or architecture.'
"Covid19 Romance, Grand Rapids 2020”
"Covid19 Romance, Grand Rapids 2020”
'One of a series of pictures I shot in Grande Rapids, OH, during the Covid19 epidemic. The bench was sitting in one of the alleyways and I was attracted by the orange wall and the painted figure. I find alleyways can contain interesting subject matter often overlooked by others.'
“Firefly on Canna Lily Leaf”
“Firefly on Canna Lily Leaf”
'I was shooting pictures of the sunlight shining through the canna lily leaf, when this bug appeared. Later, after I processed the image, I discovered the bug was a firefly.'
“Gibsonburg, OH, Tracks Heading South”
“Gibsonburg, OH, Tracks Heading South”
'This image was shot in December 2020 in Gibsonburg, OH. The day began sunny, but it clouded over soon after we arrived. Walking around this small town, I was (of course!) attracted by the orange water tower and the rail-road tracks, which I learned later head south to Tiffin and beyond.'
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