Colour Harmony: Josef Albers' Influence on Ralph Kerle's Fine Art Photography
Ralph Kerle’s homage to Josef Albers - “View the Colourbox”
Josef Albers, a renowned artist and colour theorist, laid the foundation for understanding the complexities of colour through his innovative theories and artistic explorations. His ideas have permeated various artistic disciplines, including fine art photography. Ralph Kerle, a globally recognised Australian photographer, harnesses Albers' theories to create visually striking and emotionally resonant images, highlighting the crucial role Albers' colour theory plays in his work.
Albers' theory of colour, best exemplified in his "Interaction of Colour," posits that colour is relative, and its perception is influenced by context and juxtaposition. He emphasised the power of colour interactions to evoke emotions, create optical illusions, and affect the viewer's experience. Kerle's fine art photography employs this principle by skillfully orchestrating colours within his images.
The Red Line - Ralph Kerle. Artist
In Kerle's photography, colour is not merely a surface attribute but a fundamental element that shapes the narrative and mood of his images. There is both serendipity and pattern in Kerle’s work as he relies on the majesty of colour of nature , of sun light, and the water, rather than deliberate stylistic choices. The final result is photographs with depth and resonance, drawing the viewer into a captivating visual experience and endless conversations.
Kerle's work also reflects Albers' exploration of the interplay between colour and form. Just as Albers used geometric shapes in his "Homage to the Square" series, forms, light, shade and patterns interplay in Kerle’s photography, which interact dynamically with colour. This captivating visual dialogue is in fact created in nature and by the reflections of water.
Ultimately, Josef Albers' theory of colour offers an interesting connection to Ralph Kerle's fine art photography. Kerle's mastery of capturing colour interaction and his ability to use it to convey emotions and tell stories demonstrate the enduring relevance of Albers' theories. Through his work, Kerle showcases how Albers' ideas continue to shape and enrich the world of art and photography.
Four works created by Ralph Kerle inconjunction with DALLI_E to demonstrate Albers theory of the Harmony of the Square.
