Sep 10, 2014 the official website of the artist matthew albanese. You can also follow matthews activities on his facebook fan page. Thats exactly what 26yearold artist matthew albanese does in his fantastic literally strange world series, incredibly detailed smallscale. Matthew albanese is the author of strange worlds 0. Albanese meticulously fabricates and then photographs smallscale models of complex panoramic vistas, such as windblown willows on stormy rivers and raging forest fires, using humble materials including cotton batting, boiled sugar candy, sand, and feathers. He uses everyday materials to create astonishingly detailed smallscale. Strange worlds my work involves the construction of smallscale meticulously detailed models using various materials and objects to create emotive landscapes. Creator of strange worlds, a series of hyperrealistic miniature worlds. There is more than what meets the eye in matthew albanese s captivating photographs. Strange worlds by matthew albanese, 9788898030033, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
Aug 27, 20 the immaculate artwork in strange worlds by matthew albanese will blow your mindseriously. Matthew albanese is a world renowned photographer who creates. He loved miniatures and created scenarios intricately set with household objects and his extensive collection of action figures. He uses everyday materials to create astonishingly. Sep 05, 20 strange worlds by matthew albanese, 9788898030033, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Matthew albanese fanpage preorder my book strange worlds which inclueds two new unpublished works, trainwreck and my dream your nightmare on press with matthew albanese. A behindthescenes glimpse of matthew albaneses magical. Feb 04, 2010 thats exactly what 26yearold artist matthew albanese does in his fantastic literally strange world series, incredibly detailed smallscale models of emotive landscapes made out of unusually usual everyday materials. The serene look of nature gives a relaxing aura to those viewing it that seems to make them forget the stresses they have encountered in a day.
The official website of the artist matthew albanese. While most of us struggle to set up a toy train under the christmas tree or set a table with a prelighted snowfilled village, photographer and. An only child, albanese enjoyed imaginative, solitary play. Photographer matthew albanese makes incredibly elaborate dioramas for the remarkably convincing landscape photos in his strange worlds. Preorder my book strange worlds which inclueds two new unpublished works, trainwreck and my dream your. Dioramas came to life in matthew albaneses strange world. Aug 02, 20 matthe w albaneses first book strange worlds will be published by lazy dog press in spring 20. Using everyday items such as spices, herbs, and steel wool, artist matthew albanese creates eerily realistic landscapes of the earth, the moon, and mars. We and our partners process personal data such as ip address, unique id, browsing data for. I belong to the ipmsatlanta chapter and am the chairman of our 20.
Strange worlds, astonishingly realistic landscape diorama photos. Matthew albanese strange worlds search for knowledge. Jul 31, 2018 this brilliant art book strange worldson the art of matthew albanese from italys lazy dog press is a gem. Its a poor excuse, but its all i have for the moment. Use precise geolocation data actively scan device characteristics for identification some partners do not ask for your consent to process your data, instead, they rely on their legitimate business interest. Apr 18, 2016 tests by matthew albanese essay by david revere mcfadden book design by pitis22. Matthew albanese paprika mars weird world, landscape. Immaculate miniature landscapes macro photography, miniatures. There is more than what meets the eye in matthew albanese s captivating pho. There is more than what meets the eye in matthew albaneses captivating photographs. The book features an engaging essay by david revere mcfadden, behindthescenes images of the miniature worlds, and insightful text by the artist on the process of his work. Matthew is a visual magician, using house hold objects to take us into other realms. From an erupting volcano to a sweeping tornado to the landing on the moon, nothing is quite what it appears to be.
Born in northern new jersey in 1983, albanese spent a peripatetic childhood moving between new jersey and upstate new york. So, at this point, let us take a look at the amazingly brilliant strange worlds dioramas of matthew albanese. We produce exquisitely designed books of exceptional works in the fields of graphic design, typography, illustration and photography. The immaculate artwork in strange worlds by matthew albanese will blow your mindseriously. Photographer matthew albanese creates sweet likelife landscapes. To achieve the lightning effect in this scene, matthew built a large box with a plexiglass face and painted it black.
Magical miniature worlds by matthew albanese amusing planet. Matthew has a terrific book his his work, strange worlds, published by lazydog press that can be purchased here. Mar 2, 2015 explore terrain wizards board matthew albanese. I have been a member of ipms for awhile now, but just registered yesterday. Oct 19, 2012 we first featured photographer matthew albanese s strange worlds project back in 2010, not too long after the projects inception.
Matthew albanese, born 1983, englewood, new jersey, earned his bfa in photography from purchase college. He then etched out the lighting so light could pass through how to breathe underwater. Matthew has a book called strange worlds available to purchase here. Matthew albanese, the man behind the illusions connecting culture. Matthew s fascination with film, special effects and movie magicand the mechanics behind these illusionsbegan early. His photo series, strange worlds, is constructed from sugar, along with other materials, like feathers and cotton ba. Matthew albanese diorama, weird world, photography techniques. Jun, 2014 strange worlds by matthew albanese ir a veles june, 2014 cleaning up the spilled paprika on the kitchens floor, matthew albanese came up with the idea of creating fantastic scenes in miniature art 31 years oldmatthew albanese. Take the first picture in strange worlds by matthew albanese, for example. Using a mixture of photographic techniques such as scale, depth of field, white balance and lighting i am able to drastically alter the appearance of my materials, said albanese in describing his work. Well, i would much rather spend time melting plastic than messing with the computer. So is matthew albanese, a new yorkbased artist, creating stunningly realistic landscapes from everyday objects and photographing them as if they were a part of the earth. These miniature landscapes arent digitally rendered.
Welcome to the extraordinary world of matthew albanese, where. Nov 12, 2010 matthew albanese strange worlds we featured matthew albanese s strange worlds at length back in february, but his miniature condiment landscapes are worth a revisit. Le migliori immagini su strange worlds by matthew albanese. Jan 18, 20 matthew albaneses first book strange worlds, with a text by david revere mcfadden, will be published by lazy dog press in spring 20. Tornado made of steel wool, cotton, ground parsley and moss. Strange worlds photographer aims to trick the eye flickr blog.
While most of us struggle to set up a toy train under the christmas tree or set a table with a prelighted snowfilled village, photographer and artist matthew albanese is light years ahead creating other worlds formed out of hard detailed work, imagination, and a lot of ingenuity. Every aspect from the construction to the lighting of the final model is painstakingly preplanned using methods which force the viewers perspective when photographed from a specific angle. Jan 01, 20 welcome to the extraordinary world of matthew albanese, where glaciers are not made of ice but of sugar, salt, egg whites, food coloring, flour and, light. The remarkably detailed creations, made out of everyday culinary materials like cinnamon, paprika, jello and corn syrup, depict emotive visions of surreal, often otherworldly. He photographs each model about 500 times, using forced perspective to make the images look very real. His amazing images appear to show beautiful outdoor scenes. If i can create the surface of mars out of paprika and a tornado out of steel wool, there is nothing you cant do. Welcome to the extraordinary world of matthew albanese, where glaciers are. Matthew is represented at bonni benrubi gallery in new york.
Preorder my book strange worlds which inclueds two new unpublished works, trainwreck and my dream your nightmare. Matthew albanese s fascination with film, special effects and movie magicand the mechanics behind these illusionsbegan early. Dioramas came to life in matthew albaneses strange world creations seeing a beautiful view of a nature would feed ones eyes. My work involves the construction of smallscale meticulously detailed models using various materials and objects to create emotive landscapes. Our jaws dropped when we came across matthew albaneses work.
Use precise geolocation data actively scan device characteristics for identification. Matthew albaneses first book strange worlds will be published by lazy dog press in spring 20. Every aspect from the construction to the lighting of the final model is painstakingly preplanned using methods which force the viewers. His work has been exhibited at the virginia museum of contemporary art, winkleman gallery, museum of arts and design, ny, muba, tourcoing france. Matthew albanese is not only a photographer but also the creator of astonishingly detailed, smallscale miniature landscapes, his strange worlds. Welcome to the extraordinary world of matthew albanese, where glaciers are not made of ice but of sugar, salt, egg whites, food coloring, flour and light. You can read more about matthew on environmental graffiti. Of course, beautiful art like this has seen publication abroad and one needs to buy a foreign published book to witness what i have witnessed in this incredible book. First world hunger miniature world mock exam unit 2 20 miniature world pictures.
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