Scott Martin is a Texas photographer who uses his work as an
investigation of the world in a way that communicates its nuances and oftentimes
hidden qualities. The interaction of light and darkness in his work centered
around landscape and nature create an enduring sense of mystery that sparks
curiosity in the viewer. When I first came across his body of work, I equated
it to the type of perfect landscape image a default background image for a new
computer would have.
However, after analyzing more of his oeuvre, it became apparent
that each image conjures up an entirely different range of emotions and each
has an entirely different mood. Even in his work that contains the human form,
it is clear that he has some form of a personal connection to his subjects,
which comes across in the way that he portrays each one.
I personally enjoy this body of work because I have interacted
with many of these landscapes, and I have visited many of the places he
photographs. I am in awe of the way that he has portrayed them, which becomes
almost like a set for a movie or even somewhere otherworldly.
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