Constructions of landscape

 

The attention that Noah Beil has for the landscape is certainly not trivial, but moves from the desire to understand the relationships and perceptual dynamics that exist in connecting with the environment. Thus a introspective search, a kind of self-analysis that deepens the dialogue between what is inside and outside her personality, with very interesting and well-balanced results from an aesthetic point of view.

 

«My interest in landscape photography developed naturally from my enjoyment of exploring exterior spaces. I am happiest when my photography is an extension of my life, an enhancement of experiences I would seek even without my camera. “Berms and Drumlins” grew out of my interest in understanding the aesthetic distinction between natural and manmade environments. I searched for places with differing degrees of constructed landscape features - some partially man-made and some built on landfill which were entirely man-made. I wanted to explore the idea of landscape aesthetics - what makes a landscape attractive? How does human impact on the landscape affect our judgment of the landscape? I wanted to know if I could discover within myself a genetic or learned preference for a particular type of landscape and I wanted to know more about my reactions to symbols in the landscape.»

 

 

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