Nov
12
Small Worlds – Part 2 – Michael Samuels
Filed Under Miniatures
Burn Every Clue
I had real trouble selecting my favourite image of Michael Samuels’ art for this post, since I like it all so much. Michael’s work consists of small scenes, reminiscent of those on a model railroad, but with some twists. The first thing you notice is that the scenes are out of context – no attempt has been made to conceal the fact that these are models. The tables and shelves that the works are displayed on haven’t been finished neatly and the models haven’t been blended into the display units. This lack of boundaries and the atmospheirc lighting makes you feel like you’re actually in the scene. I can imagine myself in the image above, walking home late at night, along a deserted street with just a pool of light illuminating the overflowing skip. I can almost feel the fog just beyond the puddle of light.
Image Credit: © Michael Samuels
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