"Through my artwork I aim to capture a
world of dreams and illusions"
Since the first time rogers picked up a
camera in 1996, her interest in photography has evolved from the Darkroom to
Digital Imaging and 3D Computer Animation. Through photography she discovered
her passion for Surrealism.
Roger says; "Playing on the notion that
"the camera tells no lies", I experimented with the medium creating
imaginary scenes. My background as a Magician also helped influence my style.
Often I would incorporate visual illusions within my images by constructing
little "stage sets" to photograph and blending negatives under the
enlarger".
In February 2000 she went from using the Darkroom
to using the Computer. Rogers believe that by using computer technology
has "enhanced the overall look of my images and allows me to build up a
scene as I work". She currently use an Olympus C-4040 Digital Camera, with
4.1 mega pixels. Each image is made up from about 5-10 photos and combined
together in the computer using Adobe Photoshop.
Rogers says that her approach to photography is
more "like a painter who starts with a blank canvas". A large part of
the time she spends is used to visualise the image that she wishes
to create. Rogers says; "Some concepts come to me as complete images
in my imagination. Others are inspired by an interesting object I find, which I
then build a picture around. For me, constructing a scene that doesn't exist is
more of a creative challenge than recording just what the camera sees.
Often when I imagine a concept for a photograph I
picture it fully animated. In the past I have created a number of photographic
sequences as a way to tell a story and express what I am seeing. Naturally this
led to an interest in 3D Computer Animation. Currently I am working on a short
animated film that will bring a lot of my photographs to life".
She prefers that people create their own
interpretation of the images, or "simply enjoy them as a visual
medium". As an artist, she believes in capturing those elusive
images that "dreams are made of". she's says; "My
photography is very much about exploring the imagination. I hope that my images
inspire others to seek out their own "Dreamscapes".
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