Infinite Inspiration from Art & Artists - Hiroshi Sugimoto
Capturing Memories Through Photography
We invite you to explore how light and composition can transform everyday objects or places into meaningful photographs. You will select a memorable object or location, use light and structure creatively, and capture a photograph that tells a story or evokes emotion. The goal is only to develop your photography skills but also create a visual representation of something meaningful to you.
Have fun and let your memories guide your lens!
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the role of light and structure in creating compelling photographs.
- Develop skills in composition, framing, and storytelling through photography.
- Reflect on personal memories and translate them into visual art.
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Meet the Artist
Hiroshi Sugimoto
Hiroshi Sugimoto (BFA 74 Photography) received the 2021 ArtCenter College of Design Alumni Award for Lifetime Achievement. Born in Tokyo in 1948, Sugimoto moved to the United States in 1970 to study photography. The multi-disciplinary artist works in photography, sculpture, installation and architecture. His art bridges Eastern and Western ideologies while examining the nature of time, perception, and the origins of consciousness.
In 2009, he established the Odawara Art Foundation, a charitable nonprofit organization to promote traditional Japanese performing arts and culture. Sugimoto’s art works have been exhibited around the world and are in numerous public collections including The Guggenheim, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the Museum of Modern Art in New York; the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C.; the National Gallery and the Tate Gallery in London; and the National Museum of Modern Art and the Museum of Contemporary Art in Tokyo.