Cliff Briggie Transient states — DOP

Cliff Briggie
Transient states

July 1 2014

I discovered the work of Cliff Briggie by coincidence, or should I say fate. Because a few hours ago I was looking through the pictures of Jonathan McCabe once more. The resemblance is striking. The medium couldn’t be more different. I don’t exactly understand Briggie’s technique but I don’t need to lift this secret. I just gaze into unfolding space.

Remember, these photographs capture a split second of a transient state. This is not dry paint on a canvas. The artist also talks about his work and I recommend to read it here.

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