Peter J. Crowley

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Figures, Sculpture with Light Motion Classical Forms. Abstract Figures prior to Photo Shop

02.14.2020 by Peter J. Crowley // 5 Comments

 

The female form a subject of mine and the rest of the art world forever. Arnold said I was a lazy sculptor followed by his laugh. The movement of the body through the image frame mesmerizing in it’s beauty. Light dances around the curves. Strong stunning form. I’ve been asked why no men? I agree with  Elaine [from Seinfeld] “women’s bodies are a work of art men’s bodies are utilitarian for getting around like a jeep.” 

But the eyes of a model, sometimes you know right away that the connection is right, again it is the eyes. Her eyes are my eyes, my eyes are hers, speaking volumes to those who listen. They speak and dance in a language that only we can hear it is magic! We work, talk, laugh and the time disappears. She is a mirror of my reason for creating, an alphabet for me to comment with, we dance this creative minuet both thinking we are in control both knowing that neither of us is, there is only the moment it is brief, lasting forever.

Shapes created by light, eyes and wonder is there. Figure studies of mine are favored by collectors. More then half of these connoisseurs of mine are females. 

      A simple torso study much of my work is highlighted by it’s simplicity. A difficult concept to grasp. There is no need to understand why an image moves you. What is important is that it does. 

Way pre Photo Shop the 80’s I began exploration of the figure abstracted.  Creating an alternate environment often gravity free.  The image below could by hung with three different bottoms. 

Four if you can handle the breasts at the bottom. It simply does noting for me that way. So much of my work will never be seen this portfolio has over 200 negatives. Many not printed or scanned. The Connecticut Archives will be home to my journalistic, documentary work. But my art has yet to find a home. 

peace pjc

Categories // Abstract, ambiguity, Figures, Film, Fine Art, Galleries., Reflecting on past, Simplicity, Uncategorized Tags // Abstraction, B+W Fine Art Photography, Color Fine Art, Figure Studies, Simplicity

Studio Photos

12.12.2019 by Peter J. Crowley // Leave a Comment

Bolton Lake Ct. the 80’sWillimantic Ct. 1996 a very productive period. 

The Muse a chance meeting in Paradise at lunch. Next morning the Studio on Bellevue and years of sessions. Hundreds  of images many never printed or scanned. Reaching into my 80th decade they may be lost. 

Working with a single person repeatedly you may think is repetitious boring. But no way each session was new with wonderful moments each a highlight. Thoughts about our work, hers and mine.  

Here a test with Ilford SFX a film that can feel like IR but more controllable in exposure and process.

Here I show studio work with women, motion emotion, eyes. I’m asked why no men? Seinfeld said men’s bodies are utilitarian but that isn’t it at all men’s walls are thick rarely are their souls within reach. Women have been celebrated throughout time in art. Yes there was David but in my life he is almost impossible to find and I wonder if Leonardo worked with a camera what would David’s eyes say. 

peace pjc 

Categories // A Life in Photographic Art, Black and White Fine Art, Emotion, Eyes, Figures, Models, Motion, Norwich Ct, Simplicity, Willimantic Tags // B+W Fine Art Photography, Color Fine Art, Figure Studies, Simplicity

A Breeze Sometimes it is Enough

08.28.2018 by Peter J. Crowley // 4 Comments

A Breeze

There is a breeze

A gentle breeze

A cool breeze

A highlight

Sometimes it is all I have 

Sometimes it is enough

Simple little highlights

Feed my soul

Feed my creative mind

There is a breeze

A cool, gentle, highlight

Today there is a breeze 

 

 

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Categories // B+W Fine Art, Freedom, Mystic, New London Ct, Olympia Wa., Reflecting on past, Simplicity, Soul, Verbal images Tags // Ambiance, B+W Fine Art Photography, Olympia, Photographic Art, Simplicity

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