“Aperture of Ablution” by William Josephs Radford
Sometimes, when it comes to art, the less the merrier. Abstract artists have long proven that an artwork does not have to be compositionally complex to be outstanding. William Josephs Radford once again surprises us with his new conceptual project titled “Exposed,” which represents a series of experimental photography pieces exploring intimacy and nudity from a new angle. The Spanish photographer uses overexposure — something that regular people usually try to avoid when taking photos — to create evocative artworks that challenge the mind and let the imagination wander.
Exposed: Experimental Photography by William Josephs Radford
When looking at William Josephs Radford’s latest projects, it becomes clear that he is incredibly skilled with a camera. It is especially evident in his “Merging Moments” series where the artist used different exposure settings as a narrative device. The title of Radford’s latest “Exposed” series sounds like a nod to both the photographer’s beloved technique and the subject matter of the new project.
Reminiscent of abstract monochromatic works by Robert Ryman, Kazimir Malevich, and Agnes Martin, Radford’s new experimental photography series features white photographs. However, despite their supposed simplicity, one cannot consider them completely blank. In fact, the “Exposed” series might be even more evocative than any other type of representational art or photography. While looking at a white image, one is encouraged to interpret it in their own way, just like a movie would be projected onto a white screen. The names of the photographs serve as guides to the audience, focusing their attention on a specific theme without overcontrolling the act of perception.
“Click and Climax” by William Josephs Radford
“Exposed” is a series of pieces that contrast the purity associated with the color white with states that are usually seen as intimate and even obscene but are a natural part of human life nonetheless. Nudity, bodily discharges, sexual intercourse — all these topics are often censored or regarded as cultural taboos. Radford’s experimental photography not only forces the onlookers to face their own discomfort and prejudices but also offers a space for reconciliation with the parts of themselves that they usually hide or are ashamed of.
“Temporal Discharge” by William Josephs Radford
We hope we have managed to intrigue you enough so that you continue discovering the work of William Josephs Radford through his amazing projects that definitely stand out from many others.