Saturday, January 21, 2012

NBMAA Week: Lips

The last post this week from the New Britain Museum of American Art is a detail of an over-sized (30" x 40"), digitally manipulated photograph on metal by the Israel-born artist, Drew Tal. 

"Porcelain Promises" (2008) is a pair of photographs of a Chinese man and woman, executed in the style of old ancestral paintings.  They are a recent acquisition of the museum.
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31 comments:

  1. KarlJanuary 21, 2012 at 6:47 AM

    Beautiful detail, Jack!

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  2. Dave-CostaRicaDailyPhoto.comJanuary 21, 2012 at 6:53 AM

    I don't think there are many people who could withstand that level of scrutiny of their lips or skin. I know I couldn't.

    In fact, I just went to a new dentist this week and in addition to x-rays they took macro photos of my teeth, including with a mirror in my mouth to photograph the back side of my teeth. That enabled them to show me exactly what the condition of each tooth is, which is informative, but it was way too much detail.

    And they emailed to me a a copy of the photos. I just opened the email on the computer a few minutes ago. I think I better get up and brush my teen again.

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  3. Cezar and LéiaJanuary 21, 2012 at 7:16 AM

    A very interesting image! Must be fascinating to see it in person!
    God bless you!
    Cezar

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  4. BirdmanJanuary 21, 2012 at 7:30 AM

    Oh yes. It's in the details here. I like this one, Jack.

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  5. KateJanuary 21, 2012 at 7:46 AM

    i googled the artist after seeing your post today. I like and appreciate much of modern art and the merger of different media, but I don't think I'd want to hang his work in my home. I'd need a far more contemporary residence (and deep pockets) to do that!

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  6. Bruce ClarkJanuary 21, 2012 at 8:16 AM

    I like this work of art. The detail in the work is amazing.

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  7. Greensboro Daily PhotoJanuary 21, 2012 at 8:20 AM

    If those lips could talk......... what would they say?

    Thought provoking photo on CDP and just happens to be parked next door to ours!!!!!!!

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  8. Luis GomezJanuary 21, 2012 at 9:00 AM

    Awesome!

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  9. VPJanuary 21, 2012 at 9:08 AM

    Technically perfect, but I can't really see the art in this...

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  10. PerthDailyPhotoJanuary 21, 2012 at 9:10 AM

    I just checked out the full image Jack, amazingly gorgeous woman, and I like the detail you picked..Those are very kissable lips if ever I saw some!! Very unusual style Drew Tal has, tres original oui!!

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  11. Julie ScottsdaleDailyPhoto.comJanuary 21, 2012 at 10:05 AM

    very interesting work. i would love to try to put photos on metal and enlarge them. quite an interesting concept

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  12. jennyfrecklesJanuary 21, 2012 at 10:18 AM

    I took the link to the website - Tal's work is very interesting, makes you stop and look. I like your 'detail' too. Aren't human lips a lovely shape? I keep thinking that when I look at my baby granddaughter.

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  13. HalcyonJanuary 21, 2012 at 11:32 AM

    I really like this one. Those lips are so luscious!
    I have really enjoyed this series. Maybe you can take us through another museum?

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  14. RedPatJanuary 21, 2012 at 1:37 PM

    Wow! Luscious!

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  15. MalyssJanuary 21, 2012 at 1:43 PM

    Attractive, almost hypnotic.. great picture and art.

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  16. Sylvia KJanuary 21, 2012 at 2:04 PM

    Fantastic and such incredible detail! I, too, have really enjoyed this series, Jack! Thanks for sharing this wonderful museum with us! Enjoy your day!

    Sylvia

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  17. cieldequimperJanuary 21, 2012 at 2:28 PM

    Ooh, now I'm humming "lips like sugar, sugar kisses..."

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  18. T. BecqueJanuary 21, 2012 at 4:08 PM

    Sounds and looks interesting! To answer your question, yes the Lensbaby mostly blurs the edges. You can control this though by the various aperture rings that can be fitted ontop of the lens. It's fun to play around with.

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  19. Tanya BreeseJanuary 21, 2012 at 5:20 PM

    this is amazing, love it!

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  20. jooJanuary 21, 2012 at 5:24 PM

    Oh, lovely and interesting image!

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  21. LowellJanuary 21, 2012 at 5:55 PM

    Boy, you sure know how to crack a smile!

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  22. Regina KJanuary 21, 2012 at 6:22 PM

    I always find it fascinating how artists come up with their own style. This photo is another reason I am so pleased with art, it is unique and personal.

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  23. RandyJanuary 21, 2012 at 7:41 PM

    That is just amazing. I will have to Google this artist.

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  24. LorelleJanuary 21, 2012 at 10:28 PM

    I assume there was more to the pair of photographs and you just chose to capture the lips? Very interesting? My favorite of the week!

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  25. Bob CroweJanuary 21, 2012 at 10:37 PM

    Very powerful image but I'm glad you gave us a link to the full picture so we could get the context.

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  26. DreadnaughtJanuary 21, 2012 at 10:58 PM

    Top notch photo. Great stuff

    Followed

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  27. UnknownJanuary 22, 2012 at 7:27 AM

    WOW! Truly fantastic! I just LOVE this image, Jack.

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  28. sheila lynchJanuary 22, 2012 at 10:27 AM

    really neat photograph, I love all your posts from this week!

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  29. SharonJanuary 22, 2012 at 11:17 AM

    What a wonderful image Jack. Beautifully done.

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  30. UnknownJanuary 23, 2012 at 4:36 PM

    Very captivating! Would love to see Tal's Porcelain Promises.

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  31. Oakland Daily PhotoJanuary 24, 2012 at 12:42 AM

    Whoa. This one really makes you stoop and look. Creative inspiration, Jack.

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