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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