Photo Essay - MAS 110
by Petra Schulzer & Michael Felicetti
'Urban Decay'
‘Urban Decay’ is a photographic story about the abandonment
and decay of establishments in Sydney. The photographs aim to convey the
‘Beauty in the Broken.’ The word decay
is often associated with negative connotations however, the photographs in this
film aim to represent another side of this idea. The decay presentation ranges
from wreathing on windows to the production of new life through plants and
shrubs entwining itself within the urban environment.
The photographs have been visually manipulated to make
emphasis on the aesthetically appealing colours, lines, shape and contrast
which are presented surrounding the decay through digital enhancement. In doing
this we have presented the darkened abandonment in great juxtaposition to the
vibrant display of the beauty which is contain through these scenarios.
Music has been selected in order to incorporate the idea of
isolation and neglection through the sombre tones of the piano, whilst the
violins represent the intricacy and beauty within each photograph.
The images have been captured throughout the Sydney suburbs
of Redfern, Ramsgate Beach and North Strathfield. Each suburb is able to
present different notions of socio-economic status, however, they each
similarly present the same notions of decay through their buildings, factories
and work sites. Whilst some areas presented signs of neglection and abandonment
others were able to presentation notions of rejuvenation and re-establishment.
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