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Introduce briefly
Jerry Uelsmann was an American photographer known for his surreal and thought-provoking images created through photomontage. He was born on June 11, 1934, in Detroit, Michigan, and passed away on April 4, 2022 [2]. Uelsmann gained international recognition in the 1960s for his unique method of composite printing, where he combined multiple negatives to create enigmatic and emotionally powerful photographs [2].
Early Life and Education:
- Uelsmann's parents, Norman and Florence Uelsmann, encouraged his creativity from a young age [2].
- His father, who was a hobbyist photographer, built a darkroom in their basement for Jerry and his brother [2].
- Uelsmann attended Rochester Institute of Technology, where he was influenced by photographers Minor White and Ralph Hattersley [2].
- He graduated from RIT with a BFA degree in 1957 [2].
- Uelsmann then enrolled at Indiana University, where he studied under Professor Henry Holmes Smith and further developed his artistic vision [2].
- In 1960, he earned two degrees from Indiana University, an MS in audio-visual studies and an MFA in fine arts photography [2].
Career:
- Uelsmann joined the University of Florida as a photography teacher in 1960 and taught there until his retirement in 1998 [2].
- He co-founded the Society of Photographic Education in 1962 and delivered influential papers on image technique and post-visualization at their conferences [2].
- Uelsmann gained significant recognition in 1967 with a solo exhibition of his photomontages at the Museum of Modern Art in New York [2].
- Throughout his career, he received prestigious awards such as a Guggenheim Fellowship, National Endowment grant, Royal Photographic Society Fellowship, and Lucie Award [2].
- Uelsmann's work was included in important exhibitions and collected by museums worldwide [2].
Photographic Style and Technique:
- Uelsmann's creative process involved post-visualization, where he decided the contents of the final print after taking the photographs [2].
- He constructed dreamlike and emotionally evocative images in the darkroom, often using multiple negatives and composite printing techniques [2].
- Uelsmann remained dedicated to film photography and the alchemy of the black and white darkroom, even as digital photography became popular [2].
Legacy:
- Uelsmann's work influenced generations of photographers, both analog and digital [2].
- His photographs are collected and exhibited in museums around the world [3].
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