The Cycle of Art Creation: The Analysis of Filmmaker and Director Todd Cole

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Photographer Elliot Erwitt once stated, “To me, photography is an art of observation. It’s about finding something interesting in an ordinary place… I’ve found it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them.” This quote has deeply guided me in my analysis of what I call a cycle of art creation. When one pays close attention to the artwork of a particular artist, one is able to distinguish certain details that prove it is the artist's work. To me, it is significant to be able to establish an artist as their own rather than just another person following the trend. Each artist, whether they notice it or not, has a series of repercussions in their art; there are details that continue to reappear in their work that makes it their own signature style. When creating art, everything is drawn from this sea of experience that the artist may not realize that they are continually using, making it this cycle of art creation. It is about the minute details one can establish that truly makes it a work of art. By exploring the video works of director and filmmaker Todd Cole, I was able to analyze characteristics which establish his signature style. He has a particular rhythm just like music, dance, and movement have a particular rhythm. In his fashion film "Honor," the model is present in a landscape creating a perfect mood. It is about noticing that one, little movement that the she does, holding that one beat, causing tension, and from here, the film seems completely and naturally orchestrated. I have always been fascinated by the simple beauty that surrounds us. As I grew, I learned that art was not only beautiful, but was an influential way to show others the beauty that I saw in the world. Since... ... middle of paper ... ...W." . http://www.grandlifehotels.com/culture/photography-todd-cole-exclusive-interview/ (accessed May 14, 2014).3 "HONOR - Todd Cole Photography." HONOR - Todd Cole Photography. http://toddcolephoto.com/honor-fw11 (accessed May 15, 2014).4 "RODARTE The Curve of Forgotten Things." "The Curve of Forgotten Things". http://toddcolephoto.com/rodarte-the-curve-of-forgotten-things (accessed May 15, 2014).5 Parrott, Skye. "Dossier Journal » In Conversation with Todd Cole." Dossier Journal » In Conversation with Todd Cole. http://dossierjournal.com/blog/photography/in-conversation-with-todd-cole/ (accessed May 10, 2014).6 "Rassa Montaser." Todd Cole. http://www.rassamontaser.com/artist/todd-cole (accessed May 12, 2014).7 "The dA-Zed guide to fashion film." Dazed. http://www.dazeddigital.com/fashion/article/17977/1/the-da-zed-guide-to-fashion-film (accessed May 12, 2014).

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