The Rest is Gravy Along the Way
Class Demo Option #3*
When Sara Bailey licked cancer in the early 1990s her line about life was “The rest is gravy along the way.” This is a photo mosaic portrait of her weed-whacking along one of the ways of her many flower gardens.
Though the technique of arranging many still photos to create a larger image has a long, varied, and rich history in photography, David Hockney in the 1980s brought the technique to the forefront. He used Polaroids primarily to create exquisite portraits and still lives. You can find some great examples of his work on-line. Here are some on his own website.
Detail: Gravy Along the Way
We will look at his photo collages, along with other photographers, during the class and students may want to work in this tradition. Creating these types of panoramas is a very different process than stitching together images to create a seamless image from one place. In working with photo mosaics, the photographer usually moves around in the scene, discovering details. It’s a very active process of seeing and recording.
* These are more advanced techniques that might be of interest to students. Interested students can pursue them on their own with more help from the instructor.
