Crewdson Trail Log

Crewdson Trail Log explores the intricate process behind Gregory Crewdson's photography, highlighting the importance of location, production details, and artistic inspiration. It discusses the challenges and insights in creating art that intertwines daily life with the profound, often through revisiting themes, locations, and narrative elements over years.

Art and Photography Creative Process Production Challenges Artistic Inspiration Collaboration in Art Location's Role in Art

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Notes on Swimming, # 1

2712 implied HN points • 11 Jul 22
  1. Open water swimming can be a ritual and a discipline.
  2. Having a fixed route for swimming is important for safety and inspiration.
  3. Swimming in a specific location can hold childhood memories and a sense of wonder.

The Signs of Eveningside

216 implied HN points • 09 Nov 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Design Graphics Photography Paintings Exhibition
  1. The importance of signs and design details in setting the scene and telling a story through photography
  2. Collaboration between artists and designers to create authentic and aged-looking signs for the series
  3. Incorporating small details like license plates and period-specific designs to enhance the overall aesthetic of the photographs
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DEEP DIVE #5: Housatonic River Location Map

353 implied HN points • 07 Dec 22
  1. The artist returned to familiar locations along the Housatonic River to capture images spanning 15 years.
  2. The area's evolution is reflected in the changes captured in the artist's photography process and the surroundings.
  3. The concept of time frozen in pictures but also felt through the recurrence of specific subjects and places across decades.

It's All One Thing

452 implied HN points • 30 Jun 22
  1. The creative process is complex and interconnected, not easily explained in simple terms.
  2. Gregory Crewdson's work is influenced by a mix of daily activities, thoughts, and inspirations.
  3. The Crewdson Trail Log offers insights into production, behind-the-scenes, and the journey of creating art.

DREAM HOUSE 20TH ANNIVERSARY #1

353 implied HN points • 05 Jul 22
  1. Dream House was a special project with well-known actors and published in the New York Times Magazine.
  2. The house where the project was shot in Rutland, VT, was left untouched like a time capsule by its elderly inhabitant.
  3. The discovery of the house for the project came through connections, including the founders of Edgewood Studios.

DEEP DIVE #1: From Harry's to Redemption

353 implied HN points • 01 Jul 22
  1. Location influences the creation of a picture more than the story itself.
  2. Revisiting a location can create interconnected pictures, each telling a different story.
  3. The smallest details in a location can inspire the visual and thematic elements of a picture.