We’ve taken advantage of the unusually sunny weather today and finally got outside to photograph the three robot siblings, who have so far only been into the studio.
The wonderful Bonded Warehouse site is right on my doorstep, and is a glorious example of industrial decay, both a bleak sign of the times, and a beautiful hideout for colour and texture. Coupled with threatening grey clouds, it was the perfect backdrop for the three broken robot siblings.
The concept for AGN8S 500 came from a drawing created on a long and lonesome train journey to the capital, in which an unfinished robot offers up the stolen heart of a cadaver, as she hasn’t one of her own. The finished drawing, quick and primitive as it was, spawned one of my favourite (and creepiest) puppet creations. It was only fair that AGN8S has finally been captured in suitable surroundings, along with her siblings.
A wasteland of unsalvageable scrap metal, boarded up factories and the skeletal remains of an industry that has long ago shut up shop and left, our location meant that creating a narrative was easy, and the puppets seemed to do the work for us, which is always nice. Despite her blank expression and one glass eye, AGN8S turned out to be a natural poser! S8TH and O1GA proved to be more of a challenge, as their awkwardly shaped forms make balancing a problem! Nevertheless, we managed to capture some really splendid shots against something a little more interesting that the white studio background.
As always, my wonderful photographer Daniel James was on hand to help with lighting and composition, but most importantly capturing the perfect shots! I should also throw in a mention that Dan has been an infinite source of information and help while building my new site and blog! None of this would be here without him, including these wonderful images!
All the puppets from this shoot are available to buy from my Etsy shop!
Happy Days!
Krista Joy 23/1/12
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