Jerry UelsmannARS 382Iuliia (Julia) Skyba

Biography

- Born in Detroit on June 11, 1934

- Jerry Uelsmann received his B.F.A. degree at the Rochester Institute of Technology in 1957

- his M.S. and M.F.A. at Indiana

University in 1960

- He began teaching photography at the University of Florida in Gainesville in 1960 (“my first job offer”)

- He became a graduate research professor of art at the university in 1974

- Now is retired from teaching. He lives in Gainesville, Florida

Works and TechniquesHomage to Man Ray, 1997

Photographer Jerry

Uelsmann has been

working with image

manipulation since

the late 1950s,

when it was

considered to be

bad form.

He assembles his densely constructed prints from multiple silver-halide negatives…Untitled (Boat and Waterfall), 1997

Now in his late 70s, the celebrated photomontage photographer is considered to be one of the forerunners of modern image manipulation…Untitled, 2000 (lake)

While Uelsmann employs techniques that are potentially simplified by the use of Photoshop, it has been his mastery of the process…Untitled, 1990

Uelsmann credits early photographers such as Oscar Rejlander and Henry Peach Robinson …

Regardless of history or sources of inspiration, it's personal approach and vision that distinguish an artist from others working in similar ways and within the genre…Untitled (Boat and Moon), 1982

Uelsmann always has been quite open with this technique…

Uelsmann has said,"My initial approach is very nonintellectual. I just can't emphasize that enough." Untitled 1992

He challenges viewers psychologically and emotionally.Untitled 1982

The images don't rely on art theory; they reside in the surrealism that they create, and then each invites the viewers to interpret and enjoy their own interpretations. Untitled 1977

Untitled, 2000

Untitled (Small Man on Desk), 1976

Journey into Night, 2006

Untitled (Field), 2006

Untitled (Hands with Puddle), 2003

Undiscovered Self, 1999

Interview• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MsVDXjthsaU

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