Finally done with my Final Photography Class at EMU. :D
For this series, I
explored the attributes and characteristics that humans share with animals,
within a surreal environment. To create these surrealist images, I go out and
photograph the scene, objects, subject, and elements needed. For the more exotic animals, I photographed
realistic toys of that animal. Then, I used Digital Software to combine all the
images together by using various tools to create composition, lighting, and
perspective. The attributes that I showcase are: language, emotions, memories,
problem solving, intelligence, and other characteristics that humans share with
animals.
Learning about the amazing characteristics of animals changed my perception of
them. I feel that they are seen as being less important than man-kind and that
by learning about them will show the viewer that they are not that different
from us. Through learning about their similarities to us, I want to show
the characteristics that connect us with animals. I strongly believe that we
are all connected and that we should share the world together. I am hoping that
once a viewer sees my work, they will see the connection between us and the
animal presented; I hope that they see that animals feel and learn the way we
do and that they should be treated with respect and love.
Amira
Larora Givens
