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The Surreal Journey of Jerry Uelsmann: Master Photographer and Influential Educator

Jerry Uelsmann, born in 1934 in Detroit, is a renowned artist celebrated for his surreal photography style that melds landscapes with human-made elements. After earning his Master of Fine Arts from Indiana University in 1960, he began teaching at the University of Florida, becoming a graduate research professor in 1974. Uelsmann's work challenges perceptions of reality, aiming to surprise and provoke thought in his audience. His innovative techniques using multiple negatives create intriguing, impossible images that continue to inspire.

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The Surreal Journey of Jerry Uelsmann: Master Photographer and Influential Educator

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  1. 1996

  2. Artist’s Life and Accomplishments • Born in 1934 in Detroit • Graduated from RIT - 1956 • Graduated from Indiana University - 1960 • Master of Fine Arts Degree • Began teaching at University of Florida • Became a graduate research professor in 1974 • Published Process and Perception in 1985

  3. Timeline 1990’s • Cold War ends • Soviet Union dissolves • Gulf War • Bill Clinton Elected • “new media” - internet 1980’s • Ronald Reagan is President • Cold War nearing its end • Conflict in Middle East • George H.W. Bush elected

  4. Artist’s Style • Surrealist • Combines negatives to create impossible images. • Often reuses negatives. • Used a 4x5” camera 2008 2002

  5. Subject • Focuses mainly on landscapes • Combines with human made objects 1982 1991

  6. Focus • Often focuses on trees and clouds and water • Combines with human objects • desks • chairs • boats • books • ladders • eyes 2002 2004 1997 1989

  7. Influences • Minor White - 1950’s photographer / teacher • Henry Holmes Smith - influential teacher • Ralph Hattersley - photography critic / teacher

  8. Meaning, Purpose, and Story 1986 • Desire to “amaze” himself • Make people think/question reality • Create fascination in audience 2008

  9. Personal Reaction 2003

  10. 1970

  11. 1978

  12. 1967

  13. 2009

  14. Works Cited • "Jerry Uelsmann." Encyclopedia of World Biography. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. Web. 07 Apr. 2010. <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. • Uelsmann, Jerry. "Galleries." Jerry N. Uelsmann. Web. 07 Apr. 2010. <http://www.uelsmann.net/>. • Green, Jonathan. "Jerry Uelsmann." Masters of Photography. Web. 07 Apr. 2010. <http://www.masters-of photography.com/U/uelsmann/uelsmann_articles2.html>. • Maher, Chris, and Larry Berman. "Jerry Uelsmann Interview." BermanGraphics. Web. 07 Apr. 2010. <http://www.bermangraphics.com/press/jerry- uelsmann.htm>. • "Jerry N. Uelsmann." PDN Legends Online. Web. 07 Apr. 2010. <http://pdngallery.com/legends/uelsmann/>.

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