Artist Statement

On CITYscapes

Written by
Tristan D. Grey

Published
04^th Feb. 2012

_‘  the dimension of time manifests itself in the images  _’

Tristan D. Grey,
Artist

The CITYscapes series is geographically divided into four different cities, namely Paris, New York City, London, and Berlin, while the underlying theme stays the same. The main focus of interest lies in architectural perception and remembrance, and the function which photographs play in the constitution of memory.

The architectonic objects found in these cities, mainly iconic buildings but also the other city forming landscapes, are photographed and later digitally edited. I started to disfigure the taken images by blurring their shapes horizontally and vertically according to the architectural underlying structure until only a diffuse and abstract image appeared, one closer to the images one has in memory than coded into millions of bits and bytes of detailed information.

In a second process of controlled remembering the photographs were reworked by exposing parts of them back again – recalling a detailed memory – turning them into focus, like the fragments of a building as bits of information. As a result of the different treatments, the dimension of time manifests itself in the images, letting the line of sight follow varying rhythms, from the fast directional blur at one point to the static observation of details at another.

All photographs are available for purchase on Saatchi Art.

from the ‘CITYscapes New York City’ series

Photography,
Acrylic print,
Limited Edition of 10 + 1 Artist's Proof,
64.3 W x 120 H x 1.85 D cm,
[25.3 W x 47.2 H x 0.73 D in.].

[Original photo print on Fuji Crystal DP II paper, silicon sealed under glossy Acrylic Glass 4 mm (0.16 in.), mounted on an aluminium Dibond Backing 3 mm (0.11 in.), and framed with a 1 mm (0.03 in.) thin aluminium Slimline Case 7 mm (0.27 in.) in depth.]

from the ‘CITYscapes New York City’ series

Photography,
Acrylic print,
Limited Edition of 10 + 1 Artist's Proof,
60 W x 120 H x 1.85 D cm,
[23.6 W x 47.2 H x 0.73 D in.].

[Original photo print on Fuji Crystal DP II paper, silicon sealed under glossy Acrylic Glass 4 mm (0.16 in.), mounted on an aluminium Dibond Backing 3 mm (0.11 in.), and framed with a 1 mm (0.03 in.) thin aluminium Slimline Case 7 mm (0.27 in.) in depth.]

from the ‘CITYscapes New York City’ series

Photography,
Acrylic print,
Limited Edition of 10 + 1 Artist's Proof,
65.6 W x 120 H x 1.85 D cm,
[25.8 W x 47.2 H x 0.73 D in.].

[Original photo print on Fuji Crystal DP II paper, silicon sealed under glossy Acrylic Glass 4 mm (0.16 in.), mounted on an aluminium Dibond Backing 3 mm (0.11 in.), and framed with a 1 mm (0.03 in.) thin aluminium Slimline Case 7 mm (0.27 in.) in depth.]

from the ‘CITYscapes New York City’ series

Photography,
Acrylic print,
Limited Edition of 10 + 1 Artist's Proof,
180 W x 70 H x 1.85 D cm,
[70.9 W x 27.6 H x 0.73 D in.].

[Original photo print on Fuji Crystal DP II paper, silicon sealed under glossy Acrylic Glass 4 mm (0.16 in.), mounted on an aluminium Dibond Backing3 mm (0.11 in.), and framed with a 1 mm (0.03 in.) thin aluminium Slimline Case 7 mm (0.27 in.) in depth.]

from the ‘CITYscapes New York City’ series

Photography,
Acrylic print,
Limited Edition of 10 + 1 Artist's Proof,
120 W x 75.4 H x 1.85 D cm,
[47.2 W x 29.7 H x 0.73 D in.].

[Original photo print on Fuji Crystal DP II paper, silicon sealed under glossy Acrylic Glass 4 mm (0.16 in.), mounted on an aluminium Dibond Backing 3 mm (0.11 in.), and framed with a 1 mm (0.03 in.) thin aluminium Slimline Case 7 mm (0.27 in.) in depth.]

from the ‘CITYscapes Paris’ series

Photography,
Acrylic print,
Limited Edition of 10 + 1 Artist's Proof,
63.7 W x 100 H x 1.85 D cm,
[25.1 W x 39.4 H x 0.73 D in.].

[Original photo print on Fuji Crystal DP II paper, silicon sealed under glossy Acrylic Glass 4 mm (0.16 in.), mounted on an aluminium Dibond Backing 3 mm (0.11 in.), and framed with a 1 mm (0.03 in.) thin aluminium Slimline Case 7 mm (0.27 in.) in depth.]

from the ‘CITYscapes Paris’ series

Photography,
Acrylic print,
Limited Edition of 10 + 1 Artist's Proof,
100 W x 65.6 H x 1.85 D cm,
[39.4 W x 25.8 H x 0.73 D in.].

[Original photo print on Fuji Crystal DP II paper, silicon sealed under glossy Acrylic Glass 4 mm (0.16 in.), mounted on an aluminium Dibond Backing 3 mm (0.11 in.), and framed with a 1 mm (0.03 in.) thin aluminium Slimline Case 7 mm (0.27 in.) in depth.]

from the ‘CITYscapes Paris’ series

Photography,
Acrylic print,
Limited Edition of 10 + 1 Artist's Proof,
66 W x 100 H x 1.85 D cm,
[26 W x 39.4 H x 0.73 D in.].

[Original photo print on Fuji Crystal DP II paper, silicon sealed under glossy Acrylic Glass 4 mm (0.16 in.), mounted on an aluminium Dibond Backing 3 mm (0.11 in.), and framed with a 1 mm (0.03 in.) thin aluminium Slimline Case 7 mm (0.27 in.) in depth.]

from the ‘CITYscapes Paris’ series

Photography,
Acrylic print,
Limited Edition of 10 + 1 Artist's Proof,
180 W x 40.9 H x 1.85 D cm,
[70.9 W x 16.1 H x 0.73 D in.].

[Original photo print on Fuji Crystal DP II paper, silicon sealed under glossy Acrylic Glass 4 mm (0.16 in.), mounted on an aluminium Dibond Backing 3 mm (0.11 in.), and framed with a 1 mm (0.03 in.) thin aluminium Slimline Case 7 mm (0.27 in.) in depth.]

from the ‘CITYscapes Paris’ series

Photography,
Acrylic print,
Limited Edition of 10 + 1 Artist's Proof,
100 W x 67.7 H x 1.85 D cm,
[39.4 W x 26.7 H x 0.73 D in.].

[Original photo print on Fuji Crystal DP II paper, silicon sealed under glossy Acrylic Glass 4 mm (0.16 in.), mounted on an aluminium Dibond Backing 3 mm (0.11 in.), and framed with a 1 mm (0.03 in.) thin aluminium Slimline Case 7 mm (0.27 in.) in depth.]

from the ‘CITYscapes Paris’ series

Photography,
Acrylic print,
Limited Edition of 10 + 1 Artist's Proof,
100 W x 67.7 H x 1.85 D cm,
[39.4 W x 26.7 H x 0.73 D in.].

[Original photo print on Fuji Crystal DP II paper, silicon sealed under glossy Acrylic Glass 4 mm (0.16 in.), mounted on an aluminium Dibond Backing 3 mm (0.11 in.), and framed with a 1 mm (0.03 in.) thin aluminium Slimline Case 7 mm (0.27 in.) in depth.]

from the ‘CITYscapes Berlin’ series

Photography,
Acrylic print,
Limited Edition of 10 + 1 Artist's Proof,
120 W x 70.2 H x 1.85 D cm,
[47.2 W x 27.6 H x 0.73 D in.].

[Original photo print on Fuji Crystal DP II paper, silicon sealed under glossy Acrylic Glass 4 mm (0.16 in.), mounted on an aluminium Dibond Backing 3 mm (0.11 in.), and framed with a 1 mm (0.03 in.) thin aluminium Slimline Case 7 mm (0.27 in.) in depth.]

from the ‘CITYscapes Berlin’ series

Photography,
Acrylic print,
Limited Edition of 10 + 1 Artist's Proof,
120 W x 55.7 H x 1.85 D cm,
[47.2 W x 21.9 H x 0.73 D in.].

[Original photo print on Fuji Crystal DP II paper, silicon sealed under glossy Acrylic Glass 4 mm (0.16 in.), mounted on an aluminium Dibond Backing 3 mm (0.11 in.), and framed with a 1 mm (0.03 in.) thin aluminium Slimline Case 7 mm (0.27 in.) in depth.]

from the ‘CITYscapes Berlin’ series

Photography,
Acrylic print,
Limited Edition of 10 + 1 Artist's Proof,
120 W x 72.9 H x 1.85 D cm,
[47.2 W x 28.7 H x 0.73 D in.].

[Original photo print on Fuji Crystal DP II paper, silicon sealed under glossy Acrylic Glass 4 mm (0.16 in.), mounted on an aluminium Dibond Backing 3 mm (0.11 in.), and framed with a 1 mm (0.03 in.) thin aluminium Slimline Case 7 mm (0.27 in.) in depth.]

from the ‘CITYscapes Berlin’ series

Photography,
Acrylic print,
Limited Edition of 10 + 1 Artist's Proof,
180 W x 63 H x 1.85 D cm,
[70.9 W x 24.8 H x 0.73 D in.].

[Original photo print on Fuji Crystal DP II paper, silicon sealed under glossy Acrylic Glass 4 mm (0.16 in.), mounted on an aluminium Dibond Backing 3 mm (0.11 in.), and framed with a 1 mm (0.03 in.) thin aluminium Slimline Case 7 mm (0.27 in.) in depth.]

from the ‘CITYscapes London’ series

Photography,
Acrylic print,
Limited Edition of 10 + 1 Artist's Proof,
72 W x 120 H x 1.85 D cm,
[28.3 W x 47.2 H x 0.73 D in.].

[Original photo print on Fuji Crystal DP II paper, silicon sealed under glossy Acrylic Glass 4 mm (0.16 in.), mounted on an aluminium Dibond Backing 3 mm (0.11 in.), and framed with a 1 mm (0.03 in.) thin aluminium Slimline Case 7 mm (0.27 in.) in depth.]

from the ‘CITYscapes London’ series

Photography,
Acrylic print,
Limited Edition of 10 + 1 Artist's Proof,
66 W x 100 H x 1.85 D cm,
[26 W x 39.4 H x 0.73 D in.].

[Original photo print on Fuji Crystal DP II paper, silicon sealed under glossy Acrylic Glass 4 mm (0.16 in.), mounted on an aluminium Dibond Backing 3 mm (0.11 in.), and framed with a 1 mm (0.03 in.) thin aluminium Slimline Case 7 mm (0.27 in.) in depth.]

from the ‘CITYscapes London’ series

Photography,
Acrylic print,
Limited Edition of 10 + 1 Artist's Proof,
180 W x 52.5 H x 1.85 D cm,
[70.9 W x 20.7 H x 0.73 D in.].

[Original photo print on Fuji Crystal DP II paper, silicon sealed under glossy Acrylic Glass 4 mm (0.16 in.), mounted on an aluminium Dibond Backing 3 mm (0.11 in.), and framed with a 1 mm (0.03 in.) thin aluminium Slimline Case 7 mm (0.27 in.) in depth.]

from the ‘CITYscapes London’ series

Photography,
Acrylic print,
Limited Edition of 10 + 1 Artist's Proof,
180 W x 47.3 H x 1.85 D cm,
[70.9 W x 18.6 H x 0.73 D in.].

[Original photo print on Fuji Crystal DP II paper, silicon sealed under glossy Acrylic Glass 4 mm (0.16 in.), mounted on an aluminium Dibond Backing 3 mm (0.11 in.), and framed with a 1 mm (0.03 in.) thin aluminium Slimline Case 7 mm (0.27 in.) in depth.]

from the ‘CITYscapes London’ series

Photography,
Acrylic print,
Limited Edition of 10 + 1 Artist's Proof,
150 W x 63 H x 1.85 D cm,
[59.1 W x 24.8 H x 0.73 D in.].

[Original photo print on Fuji Crystal DP II paper, silicon sealed under glossy Acrylic Glass 4 mm (0.16 in.), mounted on an aluminium Dibond Backing 3 mm (0.11 in.), and framed with a 1 mm (0.03 in.) thin aluminium Slimline Case 7 mm (0.27 in.) in depth.]

from the ‘CITYscapes London’ series

Photography,
Acrylic print,
Limited Edition of 10 + 1 Artist's Proof,
180 W x 37.8 H x 1.85 D cm,
[70.9 W x 14.9 H x 0.73 D in.].

[Original photo print on Fuji Crystal DP II paper, silicon sealed under glossy Acrylic Glass 4 mm (0.16 in.), mounted on an aluminium Dibond Backing 3 mm (0.11 in.), and framed with a 1 mm (0.03 in.) thin aluminium Slimline Case 7 mm (0.27 in.) in depth.]