GCSE Photography Component 2 Question 1: Texture

Question 1: Texture Many photographers have explored and emphasised the texture of surfaces. Aaron Siskind photographed peeling paint and Bill Mangold photographed rusty iron work. Klaus Pichler explored decaying food whilst Marc Anderson investigated texture in tree bark and wood grain. Study appropriate sources and produce your own work based on Texture. My initial idea for this question is...

What is texture photographer? The appearance and feeling of a surface (man-made and natural). Textures can be photographed using a range of techniques – close-up (macro), still life arrangements or on location. Subject matter can consist of leaves, skin, rust, metal, food, fabric, hair/fur, etc.

Mindmap Texture Locations Natural textures Artificial textures Scrap yard Disused mills Moses Gate park Southport beach Mindmap Natural textures Wood bark Sand Feathers Artificial textures Bricks Rusted metal Peeling paint Texture Photographers Aaron Siskind Klaus Pichler Editing style Saturated colour Black & white

Aaron Siskind Aaron Siskind is an American photographer who is closely linked with the Abstract Expressionist art movement. His series of photographs on textures are abstract in composition.

Klaus Pichler Klaus Pichler is a still-life, studio based photographer. This series of photographs rotting and decaying foods focuses on the textures of mould in the surface of different types of food.

Marc Anderson Texture Photography Marc Anderson’s series on tree bark texture focuses on a range of different types and colours of bark. He also photographs the textures of rock formations.

Photo Shoot Plan Inspiration Photos Subject Matter Location Style Peeling paint Alley in Bolton with old garages Close up, macro Tree bark, moss, leaves Moses Gate country park Inspiration Photos

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