In his exhibit he captures many images in black and white. One that particularly caught my eye was the photograph of the Lincoln Memorial. The picture captures Lincoln head-on showing his emotionless face looking out into the unknown. Lincoln's long arms are stretched out along the arms of his chair and is sitting completely upright showing a man in complete control and power.
But the photograph gives the viewer a sense of coldness and loneliness. The memorial makes you appreciate Lincoln's impact on our country, but looking at the photograph causes you to hear the silence and feel the coldness the moment the picture was taken.
There is a light shinning over Lincoln as he is surrounded by darkness. This contrast in light dramatizes the image. With the lighting, you get a sense of Lincoln being God-like or a superior being. Wilson creates this God-like effect also from shooting below Lincoln, making Lincoln tower over the viewer.
Wilson's exhibit is very interesting and I would recommend others to go see his work
You can also go to his website at jeffwilsonphoto.com
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