Gregory Crewdson is an American best known for his staged photographs that are set in American homes and neighborhoods. He was born in the Park Slope neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. He graduated early in High School and Studied photography where he earned his Master of Fine Arts. He was later represented by Gagosian Gallery worldwide and by White Cube Gallery in London.
In most of Gregory's photos, they take place in small towns of America. He stages the areas and adds lighting on scene with the help of his crew who had experience in motion pictures and lighting techniques. The results of the photos are dramatic and cinematic, featuring disturbing and surreal events.
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These samples photos have a clear link of being in small homes and areas. It may suggest the emotions of the characters, accompanied by the atmosphere they are in. Additionally, his photos include being isolated, with no past nor future, giving imaginary thoughts to the viewers. For example the last photo indicates loneliness of the man as there are no one else around him. The rain suggests something bad may have happened reflecting the characters emotions of sadness.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gregory_Crewdson
http://agonistica.com/gregory-crewdson-interviewed-by-5-and-behind-the-scenes/
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