i have been working on a new series of photographs of late. taking shots for the kula tsurdiu wedding dress exhibition inspired me. go have a look and a read on my site.
jonstanleyaustin.com - kula tsurdiu
so it started to make me realise that i do seem to be intrigued by the older generation. their attitude, their aesthetic, the way they live their lives, their partners, etc etc. i just think it is so sweet when you see an old couple in this day and age, still holding hands, still wearing the same clothes they would fifty years ago, totally oblivious to how different the world probably is nowadays to how it was then. i actually find it strange when i see an old lady wearing modern designer clothes and modern make up, it doesn't seem right.
so i've started trying to portray this interest that i see through my photographs. i have a few photos so far, and i'm quite happy because i think they make you stop and think about what is going on in the picture, and make you think about the person in particular. here are a couple...
the second of those two images i am particularly fond of. this lady was standing there for about two minutes, just peering into thorntons, the high street chocolate shop. it was two days before mothering sunday, and i just thought what is she thinking?. you know? is she wondering what her daughters bought her? is she reminiscing about a time where she had to spend money on mother's day? does she wish she had someone to buy her a mother's day present? i don't know, it was just the way she seemed so engrossed by it all.
anyway, enough ranting. you can see some more of the images in leeds urban outfitters store NOW! and i am going to make a section for my website as soon as i have acquired a few more images. but i dont have a clue what i'll call the series. any suggestions on a postcard please.
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