Tarryn Goldman, hailing from Johannesburg, captivates the art world with her series titled “Impasto Process,” seamlessly blending the essence of photography and painting into a unique artistic expression. Renowned for her portrait, lifestyle, and fashion photography, Goldman embarks on a daring exploration, pushing the boundaries of what photography can represent. Her latest work, inspired by the textured allure of painted canvases, challenges perceptions and beckons the observer to delve deeper into the narrative that lies beneath the surface. Through meticulous planning and a creative journey that explores both intention and subject, Goldman masterfully orchestrates a visual conversation that questions traditional artistic definitions. In her series, vibrant colors and dramatic textures mimic painterly strokes, inviting art enthusiasts to reevaluate their understanding of photography as an art form.
Goldman’s creative process embodies a meticulous attention to detail, merging the line between captured reality and artistic vision. Utilizing over 10 liters of paint and relying on the endurance of her dedicated model, she constructed an elaborate visual story over two intensive days. Her work encourages audiences to pause and engage more intimately with the art, offering a glimpse into her creative psyche. This approach creates a dual narrative — one intended by Goldman and another interpreted subjectively by the observer. By presenting photography that resembles paintings, she provides an innovative perspective on storytelling through art, inspiring reflection on the dynamic and intersection between different artistic mediums.
Impasto Process is a very literal study of what Fine Art Photography is. Is it the process of clicking a button, and the act of intention behind the artist, or is it the subject that is being photographed? This is a question that I have been asking myself for a long time. And my conclusion is that it is both. It took weeks of planning, two days, more than 10 liters of paint, and a very patient model to create these images. During the process, I was very aware of the story I wanted to tell, at the same time wondering which story the audience would take away from the image? My hope is that people will stop and hopefully look closer… I hope it gives the audience some insight into the mind of a creative and perhaps more of a story to think about when looking at my work. I hope they get the same enjoyment from looking at it, as I did when I was making it.
Tarryn Goldman
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Impasto process
Don’t be blue
Sitting quietly
Take the bull by the horns
Still life
