月夜下的现代主义别墅摄影

Project Name: Midnight Modern

Posted in: Art , Photography

Photographer: Tom Blachford

Australian photographer  Tom Blachford  presents the latest instalment of his series of modernist architecture photography  Midnight Modern , a body of work that captures iconic  Palm Springs  mid-century residences in the chilling light of a full moon. Used to seeing these modernist landmarks in the harsh light of the desert sun, we are mesmerised by  Blachford ’s nocturnal images and their mysterious atmosphere reminiscent of a classic American film noir setting. The photographer was granted unprecedented access to modernist masterpieces like the  Menrad Residence  and the recently restored  Kaufmann House , which in turn allowed him to play with interior lighting and even include period automobiles in some of the shots.

470 W Vista Chino Side © Tom Blachford.

1030 W Cielo II © Tom Blachford.  

1995 Camino Monte © Tom Blachford. Blanchford ’s  Midnight Modern  series could be presented in no better setting than the exclusive  Menrad Residence  in  Palm Springs , as a one-day-only exhibition and tour on  Friday 20 February 2015 , as part of the city’s  Modernism Week  festival. Founded in 2006,  Palm Springs Modernism Week  is an organisation that seeks to foster appreciation of mid-century architecture and design; its signature annual February event is a ‘festival’ of modern design, architecture, art, fashion and culture that features over 100 events. This year, the festival celebrates its 10th anniversary, and will take place between  12-22 February 2015 .

1070 E Apache Side © Tom Blachford.

1044 E San Lorenzo Rd Pool © Tom Blachford.

1070 E Apache Mountains © Tom Blachford.

722 N Rose II © Tom Blachford.

470 W Vista Chino Pool © Tom Blachford. Midnight Modern - Artist’s Statement ‘‘My latest series is my most involved to date and took an uncharacteristic amount of patience and dedication. Shot over three separate trips to Palm Springs, California, the images explore the relationship between the moonlight, the forms of the houses and the mountains as backdrop. The naked eye is unable to process such dimly lit scenes; but the camera, through long exposure, reveals images unseen. Time is compressed from thirty seconds into one viewable moment. The stars blur into dashes to remind us that even seemingly immovable steel and mountains are slowly spinning on a grand scale as our earth rotates on its axis, and in turn around the sun.’’

1030 West Cielo Drive © Tom Blachford.

Z1020 Via Vadera © Tom Blachford.

992 La Jolla © Tom Blachford.

470 W Vista Chino Front © Tom Blachford.

2311 North Indian Avenue © Tom Blachford.

1070 E Apache Front © Tom Blachford.

1044 E San Lorenzo Rd Front © Tom Blachford.