A. MACARTHUR

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Photographers Group Challenge ... "Abstract" Imagery

Tue Feb 14, 2012 8:53 AM EST

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By A. Macarthur

Some people try to find heaven-on-earth, I like to raise a little hell by combining the two entities in one visual image.

If you ask me nicely, I'll (eventually) tell you what this is/was ... before I messed with it.

"The Hand of Fate"

Yikes! It took "balls" for me to do this one.

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By definition, ABSTRACT ART is ...

"Art that does not attempt to represent external, recognizable reality but seeks to achieve its effect using shapes, forms, colors, and textures."

That's the formal, art historical definition; but artists are not bound by rules and codification necessarily. There are no ART POLICE to prevent a painter, photographer, illustrator or digital artist from stretching a concept or intertwining motifs or styles.

So, now that I've "justified" in advance, some of my abstract art/photographs ...

See what you think of these.

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Public Discussion (24)

A. Macarthur

... but artists are not bound by rules and codification necessarily. There are no ART POLICE to prevent a painter, photographer, illustrator or digital artist from stretching a concept or intertwining motifs or styles.

6 votes

#1 - Tue Feb 14, 2012 8:54 AM EST

HollyKl

I love it when you get all arty and abstract, A. Mac! These are great!

7 votes

#2 - Tue Feb 14, 2012 10:35 AM EST

mstanley2265

When Art 'speaks' to someone, then it is art...The Hand of Fate is one such for me. I hope many take your challenge can't wait to see what others do. :)

6 votes

#3 - Tue Feb 14, 2012 10:39 AM EST

Ben Josephs

This is the original challenge. There are a lot of entries already linked in that article. :)

6 votes

#3.1 - Wed Feb 15, 2012 12:20 PM EST

Mrs D-1475814

Wow! Great job Mac♥. Of course you always do my friend. :)

5 votes

#4 - Tue Feb 14, 2012 11:25 AM EST

tzia62

Amazingly beautiful. Love the colors too!!

6 votes

#5 - Tue Feb 14, 2012 11:31 AM EST

etva

Wonderful examples, A. Mac! A feast for the eyes!

5 votes

#6 - Tue Feb 14, 2012 11:41 AM EST

Anna-90776

Sir, would you please tell me what was the second image before you "messed" with it. Thank you, With kind regards, Anna

5 votes

#7 - Tue Feb 14, 2012 5:18 PM EST

A. Macarthur

The second image is/was an Art Deco lamppost in Hollywood.

5 votes

#7.1 - Tue Feb 14, 2012 6:19 PM EST

Anna-90776

I would have never guessed that! :) Very creative!

4 votes

#7.2 - Tue Feb 14, 2012 6:28 PM EST

rottlady

Very cool images A Mac! My fav of this group is the ""The Hand of Fate"" because of all the bright colors. Thanks!

5 votes

#8 - Tue Feb 14, 2012 6:11 PM EST

TR-421173

Groovy

3 votes

#9 - Tue Feb 14, 2012 10:13 PM EST

Damammatess

Those are awesome :-)

3 votes

#10 - Tue Feb 14, 2012 11:51 PM EST

A. Macarthur

Damammatess,

Your images are also in the groove ...

Is that 60's or 70's or 80's vernacular?

5 votes

#10.1 - Wed Feb 15, 2012 8:12 AM EST

Buzz of the Orient

I think of The Hand of Fate as being somewhat Dali-esque. I wonder though if the clock should be set at just before, or right on 12. Another name for the photo could be "Destiny Has Taken a Hand" (which is a quote from Casablanca)