Abelardo Morell

 

Abelardo Morell is well known for creating obscure camera images. The process of the obscura camera dates back a long time ago, in which a small hole is created in a box or room blocking all other light. The only source of light is from the small hole. It is a fascinating method to capturing light and giving a perspective that is so different. This is where Abelardo Morell’s work comes in. 

 

Abelardo Morell’s work with obscura camera is so unique. He works in illustrating a landscape within a room of, having a sort of indifferent perspective of modern work and nature itself. I enjoy his work, he creates a camera out of a room where objects are placed and provides a unique scenery, with the upside-down landscape and the emptiness of the room.  

The photograph above incorporates the room and the city very nicely. The way the chairs and table are set up allows for more room for the buildings to stand out within the room. The black and white as well adds a different mood to it, like a sense of loneliness. Compared to his other work, this one caught my eye very quickly by how captivating the city is within the empty room. Incredibly unique work with the obscura since I tend to see less of this type of work.