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On Scanner as Camera
Among the concerns of art is the shifting of perspectives. Certainly using a flatbed scanner to capture an image provides such an opportunity. Defined by extreme limitations, it is compelling to explore the dichotomy of a virtually flat depth of field yet remarkable resolution resulting from a 1:1 correspondence, as though using an 8 x 10 inch piece of film. A third distinctive characteristic of scanner photography is that many scans involve removing the lid of the scanner. If nothing is used behind the object being scanned, then the negative space registers as black, which supports a dramatic focus on the central image. Within these three fairly consistent attributes of scanner photography, variations go in many directions. Manipulations in Photoshop serve both compositional goals and mathematical explorations such as tessellations, mandalas, or other patterns. Though most of the small number of artists in this field are doing excellent work there is much room for growth, innovation and contribution.
Marsha Tudor
Whispering Leaf Designs
