Observation in Memory

Art
Written By Jason Ocampo

This series looks at painting with light through photography, incorporating shutter drag with intentional movement to create dream-like visuals with impressionist textures. I used this style to depict the temporality associated with memory and its susceptibility to blur with time.

It’s our human instinct to constantly observe people, behaviours, and the lived environments that are ever-changing. I find myself in these moments as the observer, unaware of people's motives and the surrounding environment. I’m never aware of the full picture, only vague figures, shapes, and colours remain. Countless moments pass by me, blurring and distorting themselves from realistic form.

Blurry film photograph, people crossing the street at a traffic light.
Blurry film photograph of a clearing of grass with trees. Colours of yellow, green and brown.
Blurry film photograph of a garden with a Chinese style bridge, with red wood beams and geometric designs on the fences.
Blurry film photograph of 3 people walking alone rock pools.
Blurry film photograph, bright and colourful. It may be depicting three figures standing away from the camera, looking at the greenery infront of them.
Jason Ocampo
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