Jesse Cohen: Hidden

Washington, DC, artist, Jesse Cohen, continues my recent project by writing about "hidden." As usual, I extend an invitation to all local artists who would like to participate in this effort. Just email me!

Striation
Color Photography

Jesse Cohen: Hidden

The word itself is an adjective, describing something difficult to find, designed to elude detection, or not accessible to view. In the art scene, new artists are often un-intentionally hidden from the public. It is our job, as artists, to create and allow for our own discovery.

The art we produce is usually not designed to elude detection, as the world around us is not elusive by intent, it is just not accessible to view. Sole existence does not always lend it self to discovery.

Art and photography often boil down to the decisive moment, while many times the hidden details are over looked.

In my work, I attempt to discover details that exist in nature, yet are usually un-seen, uncovering a hidden world. To explore the petal’s curve, or a beautiful minute wrinkle on a model’s face brings us to new ground.

In this macro world, I can define and highlight specific details to share with the viewer, as we discover a new world together.

On Dragon Hill
Color Photography

Previous Posts:

Charles Neenan: Tradition
Kelly Towles: Color
Ryan Mulligan: Originality
Matt Hollis: Confinement
Dean Fueroghne: Originality
James W. Bailey: Obligation
J. Coleman: Depiction
Andy Moon Wilson: Decision
Molly Springfield: Language
Bryan Whitson: Scene
Elyse Harrison: Motivation
Jiha Moon Wilson: Influence
Alexandra Silverthorne: Derivative
Jose Ruiz: Contemporary
Kathleen Shafer: Focus
Jennifer McMackon: Connection
Gregg Chadwick: Responsibility
Warren Craghead: Material
Angela Kleis: Purpose
Peter Reginato: Order
Anna L. Conti: Community
Wayne Schoenfeld: Content
Elizabeth Morisette: Naive
Tim Tate: Craft