Lives: California
Education: B.A. in Psychology; Berkeley
Date of Creation: 1999
Significance: Richard is known for his photographs of human intervention in landscapes.In fact, Richard is one of the most influential and prolific artists of his generation. During the 70's, he helped pioneer the renaissance of color photography and large scale presentation that are widespread practice today.
Composition: Most of his photos tend to have low contrast with shapes or lines leading the viewer around the photo. In almost every photo the view is from straight on.
About: In this particular series, it looks as if he was trying to capture the beauty of these landscapes. However, there are a few which drive on the issue of social change.
Method: Richard used 35mm cameras and also used 8x10 cameras along with color film. Other than that, nothing out of the ordinary.
Motivations: Richard wanted to express social-change through photography. This is why he captured human intervention in landscapes.
Opinion: I am a fan of his work which involves only landscapes. They are simple, beautiful and colorful. I like simple and beautiful work. I would frame his work if I had copies. Simple as that.
Some of his work: http://www.edelmangallery.com/misrach.htm
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