Nina Katchadourian Eyes on art

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Question 1:  Describe the lighting.  Where is it coming from?  Does it seem natural (from the sun)?  Or does it seem artificial (from a flash or a bulb)?  Is the lighting dramatic?  Does the lighting set a certain mood for this photo?

- the lighting is bright and even since there aren't too many shadows. The mood is obviously very organic with all the browns, yellows, and greens

Question 2:  What do you see in the photo?  Make a list of all the details. (for example: bricks, steps, clouds…)

- This photo is surprising in its accuracy to the Hawaiian islands. The yellow moss is heavily textured like the ocean would be.

Question 3:  What symbols do you see? What do they symbolize?  

- The green moss represents the islands. The yellow could represent the ocean or coral reef.

Question 4:  What is happening in this photo?  Name all the actions and events.

- The moss is a representation of the islands. The growth in the moss could represent growth in the island.

Question 5:    What does this photo remind you of?  Something you’ve seen or done?  Somewhere you’ve been?  Someone you know?  Compare it to something.

- I work at a surf shop and a few of the guys go out to hawaii for the winter so its pretty cool to see this representation

Question 6:   Does this photo look real and authentic or staged?  Describe the realism or fantasy behind this photograph.  

- definitely authentic. Maybe Nina wants to travel to all these different places.

Question 7:   What emotions do you see in this photo?  (...peaceful, happy, melancholy, loneliness pride…)

How nature connects around the world. Its very unified and organic.

Question 8:   What messages, idea, or concepts do you see in the photo?  

- It almost seems like an environmentalist campaign

Question 9:   How does this photo make you feel?  How do you think the artist wanted you to feel when making it?

- It certainly makes me want to go to all these places. It makes them feel closer.

Question 10: What is the title of this photo?  Does the title make sense to you? Create your own title for the piece.  
Moss maps. This title definitely fits. Hawaiian herbs.