Ken Ragsdale
"Grain Elevators"
2015

Name: "Grain Elevators"
Brand: Ken Ragsdale
Price: 1200 USD
Availability: InStock

About the Item

20"x24" paper size, with print image size: 16"x20" signed by the artist- edition 1 of 5 From the series: "The Hundred Acre Wood" Printed on a heavyweight matte paper, this limited edition print is part of Ken Ragsdale's unique process of building models and sets to photogrpah. Each photograph is composed with paper components to depict a scene from the artist's memory. The pure white paper is transformed with folds and illuminated with colored lights to give a soft glow which is reminiscent of early morning light or the close of the day towards sunset. Two grain elevators stand side by side with a truck parked in front. A beautiful representation of an agricultural landscape. Ragsdale’s process begins with rough sketches of places and things from his past that are relevant to current themes he is considering. This series focuses on a time period of 1974-78, in the regions of Northern Idaho, to Eastern Oregon and the areas between. As his working drawings solidify the dimensions of the objects which represent his memories from that era, Ragsdale considers the landscape, terrain and weather, filtered through his personal memories and experiences. Once the composition and components are determined as to capture the aura of a memory, schematic drawings are documented and prepared for hand assembly. Laboriously the schematics are cut out, folded and tabbed to create their final 3-dimensional formats. As each object is placed and the structures oriented, Ragsdale modifies the scenes to perfectly frame each scenario for the final photograph. From simple sheets of white Bristol Vellum, the atmosphere and lighting brings each image to life and allows for a reminiscent view of a wistful past.

Creator:

Ken Ragsdale (American)

Creation Year:

2015

Dimensions:

Height: 16 in (40.64 cm)Width: 20 in (50.8 cm)

Medium:

Archival Pigment

Movement & Style:

Contemporary

Period:

2010-