William Eggleston

The first artist I was suggested to research was William Eggleston and here are a few of his images that I liked the best...

This image is one of my favourites as there are two completely different contrasts such as the beautiful landscape of the field, against the dull, rusty sign in the foreground. This reminds my of my own photograph of the hilton with the shoes, so this image is very relevant to my work.

I put this photograph in as it makes my feel bait out of place and uncomfortable. Im on edge as its very strange that there is something randomly placed in the middle of the road. To me it looks like a piece of rubbish which is strange on a clean, clear road.

This final image is similar to Williams first photograph I posted on here, as its also of a sign in the middle of a field. However this one seems to make me feel more uncomfortable, I think its because the sign is more dominant. Is the sign photographed in the middle of the shot for a reason? I think so, maybe its to say that mankind are ruining too much of nature, making it seem out of place.


Im very pleased that I was recommended to research William Eggleston as he has been great inspiration and relates a lot to the work I have already produced.