Fructus, 2018
The Enjoyment of Fruit and Our Need to Sexualize Our Surroundings
Fructus
The Enjoyment of Fruit and Our Need to Sexualize Our Surroundings
For this project, I gave each fruit and vegetable the spotlight. I gave it a seamless backdrop, strobe lights, and it time to shine. For medium, I used the photo process called wet collodion tintypes to enhance the sensual feeling and give these food items a more unique appearance. Each piece is one of a kind; I am turning 3.5 x 4.5 sheets of black painted aluminum into film, making the series that much more interesting.
** This creation is one of six that make up the full "Fractus" collection
** This creation is framed
AJ Schnettler
Specialization/Major
Photography
Graduation Year
2019
Location
United States
About
AJ Schnettler is a nonbinary, multi-racial photographer and printmaker born and raised on the South Shore of Long Island. They decided to get a new perspective on life and education by moving to the West Coast to pursue their Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Photography with a minor in Printmaking from the San Francisco Art Institute in 2019. Their work is based around what one does to provide self-acceptance. Working through identity or the space surrounding them; how to feel at peace overcoming negative, social, and cultural pressure. Most recently working to discuss mental health including anxiety, body dysmorphia, and social standards. Their printmaking work confronts the topics of depression and anxiety. They have shown work with the Texas Photo Society and PRPG.mx, received the Silver Artist Award from ArtAscent, and has work in the permanent collection of the Kruizenga Art Museum.
Measurements (Width X Height X Depth)
7.378 X 8.378 X .75 in
18.74 X 21.28 X 1.9 Cm
Weight
0.25 lb
0.11 Kg
Materials
Wet Collodion Tintypes, frame, optium museum acrylic