Lori Nix. The Floater, 2001.
Biography
Birthdate: 1969
Birth Place: Norton, Kansas
Currently: Brooklyn, New York
Education: BFA from Truman State University, Missouri (1993)
MFA from Ohio University, Ohio (1995)
Significance: The contrast of her created places makes Nix unique. In an interview, Nix describes the humorous elements to her subject matter, yet the seriousness of the idea/story being portrayed. "...it becomes humorous after you see what the place is made of."
Composition: Along with her significance, the composition of the work emphasizes the content through the unique perspective and lighting. Everything in her photographs is created by her, even the lighting although it looks as if the subject is in natural light.
Method: Nix creates/makes places into dioramas. The materials she uses vary. For example, in The Floater she used cardboard and paper towel. Also, none of her images are digitally manipulated.
Motivation: Nix presents disaster/danger in a humorous way, as she witnessed natural disasters during her childhood in Kansas (her series "Accidentally Kansas").
Opinion: Initially I did not like the photograph. I did not like that it was not a real place. It wasn't until I read what the subject matter was made of that I started to appreciate her work. I find it really interesting that she makes the places that she photographs. So, not only is she making a photograph, but she is making everything about/in the photograph.
Opinion: Initially I did not like the photograph. I did not like that it was not a real place. It wasn't until I read what the subject matter was made of that I started to appreciate her work. I find it really interesting that she makes the places that she photographs. So, not only is she making a photograph, but she is making everything about/in the photograph.
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