Photographic scales are, commonly, strips of black and white checkers that are placed against objects in field surveys to provide a sense of scale when the photos are later reviewed. For example, each segment of the strip may represent a centimeter or an inch. They are often used in archeology and forensics!
Every time I see one crop up on a random Google image search or tv program; the juxtaposition of the black and white graphic against the organic subject creates such an intense dynamic.
Last year I even tattooed myself based on an image of artifacts arranged next to a scale. Again, I randomly found the image online and I had no idea what I was seeing at the time. I thought I was looking at an artist's minimalist mixed media art!
Here is my latest piece: Higgins and FW acrylic ink on a cradled board with additional acrylic mediums.
I'm very excited to work with these visual elements a lot more.
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