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Anthony Caldwell
Inherent within our varied landscape is a reverberating energy born from the subtle beauty of natural surroundings and architectural formations. As ambient light shifts throughout the day, the world transforms into dynamic portraits of fascinating shapes, colors and optical illusions. These hidden nuances of environmental beauty are celebrated in the art of Anthony Caldwell, bringing to light the enchanting elements of the modern world that are often overlooked by the conditioned eye.
Caldwell’s current body of work is comprised of alluring city and rural scenes that explore the transient effects of light and color with a photorealistic quality. Natural light “sets the stage” of each composition, with twilight serving as his favorite time of day. Vibrant changes occur within the surrounding atmosphere as the sun descends just below the horizon. The sky gradually transforms into deep shades of blue. Sources of natural and synthetic light begin to offset the impending darkness with radiant illumination. Shadows become elongated and dramatic as nightfall settles in. Architectural structures appear mysterious and stoic with brilliant flashes of light peering through the nocturnal sky. Emblazoned with color and palpable energy, Caldwell deftly brings these subtle details to life.
A profound passion for architecture is the basis from which Caldwell’s artistic sensibilities originate. As a child he accompanied his artist father to the old shipyards and dilapidated structures he liked to paint. The aged buildings were of great interest to Caldwell as he witnessed firsthand the remnants of once viable establishments reduced to historic reminders of a time long passed. It is from these outings that Caldwell became aware of the invaluable stories buried within the bricks and mortar of each edifice. His early discovery of structural design eventually led him to the Southern California Institute of Architecture, where he also developed an interest in technology.
Caldwell champions an innovative technique that blends the stylistic qualities of photography and painting using computer imaging. The essence of his creative process is one that relies on both visualization and creation. While moving through towns and rural areas, he closely observes the distinctive details of the environment in search for his desired image. He returns to photograph the location when the elemental conditions are ideal, taking numerous shots to ensure that every scene is precisely captured. Using his technical prowess, Caldwell meticulously manipulates each pixel to achieve a morphed, photorealistic paradise coursing with visual vitality.
By employing modern technology as a creative vehicle, Caldwell carefully translates the modern landscape into timeless snapshots, bringing a renewed breath of life to seemingly ordinary environments. Experiencing the world through his eyes will perhaps encourage us all to relish in the simple beauty found in the way light plays along the walls of a building,, and how the feel of a room can change dramatically during the course of the day.