Windows: Multi-Paned Windows

By Mikaela Tatchell and Scott Baker

The theme that we chose for our photo essay is ‘windows’ and the sub theme is ‘windows with multiple panes of glass’. Our theme of ‘windows’ fits in with the notion of ‘Digital Images, Photo-Sharing, and Our Shifting Notions of Everyday Aesthetics’ being explored as windows are such an ordinary, mundane, everyday object. Windows are found on virtually every building and as such are almost unavoidable to come across in everyday routine which typically involves commuting by a vehicle with windows, performing activities in your house (which has windows), and walking past buildings with windows. Windows certainly count as one of the many “...small objects in life that often go unnoticed.” (Murray 2008 p.155) Murray’s (2008) statement demonstrates that the theme of windows qualifies for being part of the ‘everyday aesthetic’.
The sub theme of ‘multi-paned windows’, highlights the notion being explored as it indicates almost a fascination with a particular type of windows which, as a photographic theme, is already a niche in itself. Murray (2008) mentions the term ‘artistic impulses’ - a term which can be used to describe the creative process which was used in finding ideal windows to take photos of.
The audio track that has been chosen to provide the soundtrack for the photo essay has an ‘urban’ sound to it which makes it suitable for the photos which were taken in the city. It creates a sense of walking through areas of the city of Sydney when viewing the photo essay. The transitions used between photos help to enhance this feeling by making the images ‘come alive’ through the use of movement which is synchronised with the beat of the music.

Note: The video was 30 seconds long in iMovie but when uploaded to Youtube it becomes 31 seconds.

References:

Murray, S. (2008) Digital Images, Photo-Sharing, and Our Shifting Notions of Everyday Aesthetics. Journal of Visual Culture (7): pp.147-163.