Article Review #9
Private Exaltation
Noell Oszvald captures beautiful and elegant images of her figure engaged with small and large bird images. There is contemplation and emotion expressed in the figure along with images and shadows of birds. Interesting is the last photo of the figure with two horses side by side, compared to the figures with birds. The use of black and white in the images versus color create mystery where the play of dark and light shadow is distinct. There is a sadness and vulnerability in the figure. In the image above there is so much surrender expressed and witnessed by the two small birds. Are the birds protectors or there to uplift her spirit/soul? The reflection of the head and outstretched arms is absolutely gorgeous. The figure becomes birdlike with outstretched arms/wings. I am drawn to this image because of the emotion and vulnerability expressed and the inclusion of birds in the subject matter.
I respond to images of birds because I have a real "hawk eye". If there is a hawk flying around anywhere within my visual scope I always notice it. Birds represent freedom because they have wings and fly. I think most humans feel that desire to lighten themselves and fly free.
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