MEDIUM

Infrared

Infrared photography renders skin luminous and otherworldly, transforming the body into something between flesh and light.

Historical Context

Infrared film and digital infrared capture reveals the body differently — skin glows, the world becomes dreamlike, and the boundary between the figure and its environment dissolves.

Defining Characteristics

Luminous, glowing skin tones
Dreamlike atmosphere
High contrast foliage if present
Otherworldly quality
Boundary dissolution

Reference Artists

Clarence John Laughlin
Minor White
Jerry Uelsmann

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