Abstracts
The 'Abstract' series demonstrates the use of colour and distortion to create euphoric images with subtle facial expression and amplified facial features.
These images experiment with distortion and reshaping of the face and the ability to deform and contort oneself into an artistic compilation of specific features, colours, lines and shapes.
Accomplished through Photoshop liquify and reshaping. Two light setup, white backdrop and colour grading.
Flash!
The 'Flash!' project contains a two-part series of photographs experimenting with various lighting, taken in the studio and on location.
The colourised portraits however, explore colours related to emotion with the use of composite images to achieve an emotional expression of energy and aura.
The location self portraits portray a film noir scene of waiting and memories.
Accomplished through composite images, each photograph contains a hidden expression or motion acknowledging the identity of light.
'Another World'
The 'Another World' project is an ongoing series where Durkadin explores the use of printer scanning to create eerie and distorted imagery including portraiture, textures and materials connected to nature and man-made items.
Editorials
Examples of previous editorial Photoshop based work by Durkadin.
'The Life of a Taxidermist' - Carol Manchester
Photobook
'The Life of a Taxidermist' featuring Carol Manchester, explores her profession as a Taxidermist and the process of creating these magnificent works from her workspace.
'About Face'
The documentary 'About Face' talks about Durkadin as an artist and her becoming of a creative artist intertwining with retro values. Stills taken from the project.
'Connections'
The series intends to showcase connection through characteristics such as lighting, composition and or subject with meaningful context.
