artist precedent

Larry Clark

"Some regard him as a brilliant artist who flirts with the boundaries of acceptability; others as a creepy voyeur"- http://www.guardian.co.uk/artanddesign/gallery/2010/oct/08/larry-clark-paris-banned-photographs
I decided to look into Larry Clark because his 'Tulsa' collection shows the classic rock'n'roll, carefree lives of young people (during the seventies i believe) who are subjects that are involved in drugs, sex and violence. The images are so debated because of their explicit contents and I think what makes it so controversial is that the message in the photographs dont necessarily show the activities the subjects are involved in as dangerous or negative actions, instead the viewer feels as though they are given an insight into a new or different kind of lifestyle. The perspective for each individual audience member could be different, but the overall mood of these photographs dont necessarily warn us about this dangerous lifestyle, but instead invites us to see a story or personality through the many images in this collection, such as a couple being intimate in a bath tub or friends injecting drugs into each other and looking so calm about it- the audience dont see either the bad side effects to the use of the drugs or the  euphoric effects of the drugs, so the photos are quite ambiguous. 
I have mainly wanted to explore looking at how he captures the behavior of young people under the influence of substances and living by the carefree 'life on the edge' lifestyle because I wanted to look at how the exposure of that imagery effects the audience. Looking at different reviews such as the website mentioned above, I can tell that many find it shocking, personally i feel its almost rebelling from traditional art of photography because im left uncertain about how I should feel about looking at the photos, and maybe that was exactly what the artist wanted to achieve so that each individual takes what they want from the images.

artist precedents

Henri Cartier Brensson

image taken from: http://imgs.abduzeedo.com/files/articles/classic-photography-henri-cartier-bresson/henri-cartier-bresson13.jpg

image retrieved from: http://static.guim.co.uk/sys-images/Arts/Arts_/Pictures/2009/7/20/1248104314737/Henri-Cartier-Bresson-New-001.jpg

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I decided to look at this artist's work because he is one of the most popular photographers when it comes to candid photography, and he is often hailed for his ability to 'capture the moment' to give natural yet expressive photos that fit within the 'street photography' imagery. Brensson's photos show people in their natural daily lives, but what makes his pictures so effective is that in their daily lives, the camera captures a moment that is really visually pleasing and almost tells a story. 

The first image captured my attention because it shows a couple about to kiss, and wat makes this image unique or special is that since the couple are not aware of the fact that they are being photographed, the action of kissing looks more genuine and the image portrays the image of a meaningful gesture from the heart, and this un expected moment is a significant factor in his photographs because it is truthful and the viewers look at these images and can relate to them because an ordinary thing like two men sitting may not seem out of the ordinary, but because a particular moment is captured in the image, the audience's view of something ordinary that they can witness whilst walking down the street, open's their eyes to a new way of looking at it, forcing them to see the beauty or importance in the small things. For example, in the third photograph, the viewer will initially see just a young girl sitting and reading the paper, but as the viewer explores this idea and takes in the image, the viewer can develop a deeper appreciation for the subject/s in the photo, for example the viewer could notice the innocence in her pose, or the contrast between the young woman and the older woman etc...

"There's nothing in this world that doesn't have a decisive moment"- Henri Cartier Brensson.

The importance in the decisive moment is that it's only there once- when it's gone it's gone for good, so the artist emphasizes this in his images where he captures even the smallest details because it is an opportunity that could potentially show something artistic or interesting.

more artist precedents

                                                              Paul Smith-Make my night

In this collection the idea is to expose the behavior of young men at parties who are under the influence of alcahol. I really liked the idea of this collection because it is quite relevant to younger people in society and the drinking culture that is becoming more popular among young people today. the idea explores masculinity and how drinking is a part of the 'Masculine identity'. "Paul rejoined the discourse with the masculine identity in Make My Night. Ostensibly a record of a very laddish night out, Paul used a similar technical method to that of the previous series combined with the use of multiple self-portraits. As before, he becomes the anonymous everyman but this time is more overtly the narrator as well as the protagonist of a frequently observed ritual.  "" This quote was taken from Smith's website, http://www.paulmsmith.co.uk/portfolio/make-my-night/make-my-night.html, and it describes how the photographer is the protagonist and narrator at the same time. i think that this is very effective because the viewer has different perspectives of the photographs, for example a viewer may judge the people and situation at first but then may relate to the situations or even feel as if it's a new way of looking at the drinking culture  that is encouraged by many young men. for me this relative to time because firstly it is a window into the more liberal and rebellious lifestyles of young people in today's modern world and secondly because it works with the idea of 'good times', and it makes me,a viewer, think back to my good times (which by the way, were not as tragic as these guys'), and this is effective because it involves the audience and makes them think.

image retrieved from: http://www.paulmsmith.co.uk/portfolio/make-my-night/images/condom.jpg

There is an element of humour in these photos, because it almost seems like a parody of the way people party and behave when they are drunk. Everyone laughs at the drunk person, who would probably never wear a condom on his head whilst sober, but as a drunk party-goer would do things he would probably regret in the morning. This helps the audience connect more with the photographs because humour keeps the viewers interested and involves them with the images.

image retrieved from: http://www.paulmsmith.co.uk/portfolio/make-my-night/images/toilet.jpg

image retrieved from: http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_cY0QFaFf1pI/TPhAfmsU2vI/AAAAAAAAADk/uzIln2sMrx4/s1600/sick.jpg

while the collection explores the high's of drinking and partying as a young man, it also looks at the low's and creates an undesirable outlook on excessive drinking and this almost brings more meaning into the idea of the collection, where the viewer identifies that good times can end up bad. This could even be a way of the photographer trying to portray the message that the effects of alcohol can be unpleasant, even dangerous and shows this to the audience so that they dont take the subject light heartedly

more artist inspirations

                                                                       Wendy Burton

this photograph is part of Burton's 'Rust Belt II' collection taken from:

http://flavorpill.com/losangeles/events/2008/9/3/dennis-hopper-colors-and-wendy-burton-trace-elements-iii

"Wendy Burton's long-standing passion for architectural photographs that document modern American "ruins" is seen in two new bodies of work, one examining the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Dennis Hopper picks up his creative thread as photographer and painter with rich visual dialogs between the smooth colors fields of mid-century abstraction (expressed as blocky anti-graffiti wall patches) and not-so-smooth images of inner-city social turmoil. Both series, while following diverse strategies, get straight to the point: there's beauty everywhere — you just need the patience to look."

This quote is taken from: http://flavorpill.com/losangeles/events/2008/9/3/dennis-hopper-colors-and-wendy-burton-trace-elements-iii

This image is interesting because the space is framed by the hole in the wall and the warm red colours contrast with the cool grey colours inside. There is shape created by the hole on the wall, but at the same time the viewer isn't too distracted from the centre of the photograph, where the empty space is the main focus in the image. The wall in front of the empty room give the illusion on a more dimensional image since it looks layered and complex.

This image is taken from 'rust belt II' collection from: http://www.wendyburton.net/series/rust_F15.html

"In, Wendy Burton’s fourth solo exhibition at Craig Krull Gallery, entitled Trace Elements III, the artist continues to explore abandoned and decaying structures as subjects for her photographic archaeology of the not so distant past in American civilization. These vacant buildings are often the product of what Burton refers to as the “rust belt,” areas where industry has moved on, resulting in the disintegration of entire communities. In Tema Celeste, Shana Nys Dambrot wrote, “…these are undeniable compelling subjects, saturated in a sort of rural collapse…yet the morbid lyricism of Burton’s tone is suggestive rather than judgmental…[their] meaning built on cobwebs and ghost stories.” This exhibition also includes a portfolio of images entitled, “What Remains,” made in post-Katrina New Orleans"

This quote is taken from : http://www.craigkrullgallery.com/exhibition/PRhopper.html

This image includes many photographic elements such as colour, line and composition, but I think what really stands out for me is how the wide shot makes this area look stretched, longer and almost endless, so this gives the image more depth and the space portrayed seems exaggerated and emphasised. This will encourage the viewer to pay attention to the narrow space between the walls and columns.

This image is taken from Burton's collection 'empty houses; interiors' from: http://www.wendyburton.net/series/interiors_F04.html

"Wendy Burton's evocative photographs document a part of the American landscape that is not usually associated with that country's shiny new facade. Her work features abandoned homes and buildings set like gemstones in areas where desolate wilderness merges with unkempt lawns. These are undeniably compelling subjects, saturated in the sort of rural collapse that city dwellers find quaint and picturesque. Yet the morbid lyricism of Burton's tone is suggestive rather than judgmental, privileging the florid decrepitude of the structures' current state over their previous occupancy. They hold an almost archaeological fascination for the viewer, inevitably an outsider, promising the discovery of an important story that one must finish for oneself."

This quote is taken from: http://www.wendyburton.net/press/main.html

This photo shows a barely furnished room, which shows the viewers the nature of the photographers concept for this image. The idea of abandonment and emptiness is clear in this photo and space is communicated by having minimal surroundings ie, no pictures on the walls, no curtains, no lampshades, no furniture except for a couch (and a mop leaning on the wall). This creates a lot of visual space because the viewers eyes drifts around the empty space all around the room, ignoring the couch and  wonders what the story behind this picture is.

Josef Schulz

Image from 'Formen' collection from: http://www.josefschulz.de/html/form_90.html

"By removing any indication of function or use, the structures are reduced to relationships between color, shape and form. The artist produces a two-dimensional “sculpture” of the original structure through the photographic and digital editing processes. The final photographs are not presented as objective views of reality; instead, the images are revealed as carefully composed constructions"

This quote was taken from: http://www.yossimilo.com/exhibitions/2008_12-jose_schu/

This photo seems to be taken at a slightly lower angle rather than a straight on view, and this makes the distance between the bridge and the ground seem even bigger and expands the viewers perception of space in the image. This location looks deserted and unrealistic which draws in the viewers attention and allows them to focus on visual aspects such as the shape created by the bridge, the contrast between shadow and light etc...

This image is from the 'Ubergang' collection from: http://www.josefschulz.de/html/transitIndex.html

"my interest in these past places of border-line experience can be traced back to the story of my own life. I grew up in Poland, a country whose territory was repeatedly redefined in the course of history. The border police have now disappeared from our frontiers, too, and the border stations seem quite harmless today – but they will continue to conjure up unsettling images in our minds for many years to come."

This quote is taken from: http://www.josefschulz.de/html/uebergang_js_eng.html

This photo is simple yet effective because although it is a generic picture of the bridge, the distance from the bridge and where the picture was taken gives an appropriate view of the space around and inside the bridge and the light saturation woks with the idea behind the photo, because it slightly faded and nostalgic-looking so that  Schulz shows the viewers his memory of his "border-line experience". the shadows are light wich makes the picture look more harmonious in my opinion which makes this setting look more appealing and attractive for the viewers eye

Edward Burtynsky

Image taken from 'Manufacture Landscapes'. Image from: http://www.google.co.uk/imgres?q=edward+burtynsky&um=1&hl=en&sa=N&biw=1440&bih=717&tbm=isch&tbnid=5zhKhzyf-xJrMM:&imgrefurl=http://everybodysucksbutus.com/2010/01/21/chinese-workers-photographed-by-edward-burtynsky/&docid=Jx2Ugg-vrvUTxM&imgurl=http://www.everybodysucksbutus.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/chinese-workers-1.jpg&w=600&h=400&ei=nSZqT9a9BsuXiQeim-WaCg&zoom=1&iact=rc&dur=482&sig=106546182176117871563&page=2&tbnh=157&tbnw=199&start=18&ndsp=24&ved=1t:429,r:0,s:18&tx=72&ty=112

"Sometimes we need to look at industrialisation in it's rawest form. Landscape photography is not just about capturing the essence of natural beauty in the world, it can also be a valid way of throwing up a mirror and exposing ourselves to who we really are and how we treat our environment"

Quote taken from:  http://www.brucepercy.co.uk/blog/2011/10/02/edward-burtynsky-manufactured-landscapes/

this image, unlike the other photos i have explored, doesn't focus on isolation or abandonment, but still manages to capture the idea of space by filling up the space to show how big the room is rather than showing negative or empty space. It makes the image look less harmonious, and instead looks stressed and repetitive, which is not as relaxing for the viewer but works with the idea and message behind the photo.

image from 'manufactured landscapes' collection taken from: http://www.google.co.uk/imgres?q=edward+burtynsky+manufactured+landscapes&um=1&hl=en&sa=N&biw=1440&bih=717&tbm=isch&tbnid=joQUDnp55iUH1M:&imgrefurl=http://www.gradientmagazine.com/tag/edward-burtynsky/&docid=IsTEMeeS7cPtpM&imgurl=http://www.gradientmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/edward-burtynsky-manufactured-landscape-photography-01.jpg&w=504&h=400&ei=XE1qT4bkFK-PiAfg3YWPCg&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=371&vpy=238&dur=2192&hovh=200&hovw=252&tx=165&ty=151&sig=106546182176117871563&page=2&tbnh=153&tbnw=147&start=18&ndsp=24&ved=1t:429,r:7,s:18

"Burtynsky’s scenes, however, don’t exactly fill me with concern. Instead I’m dazzled by the ravishing kaleidoscopic patterns, the romantic lighting, the vast scale, and the profusion of detail captured on his large-format film. The 51-year-old often shoots from far away and high above, like a god watching impassively from the heavens. The world may be going to shit, but isn’t it pretty?"

Quote taken from: http://aesthetic.gregcookland.com/2007/02/edward-burtynsky.html

Burtynsky makes space look really artistic in this collection, because the patterns and flow of the image is composed in a really attractive way that creates movement in the image. The space in the centre is small but creatively framed by the surrounding tyres which gives a heavy contrast between simple, empty space and busy, messy surroundings.the high angle helps make this space look smaller and insignificant, as if it is being swallowed by the surroundings.

                    

Photographers and Artists for inspiration

The three photographers/artists that I have chosen to take inspiration from are J Bennett Fitts, Phillip Toledano and Tokujin Yoshioka. I have found images that I think are relavant to this current project and have found some resources online that comment on the photographs/art that I have put up in my research. I have also tried to comment on the photos with my own ideas so that I can show what inspires me about their works.

J Bennett Fitts
From '8 Dead Palm Trees' image found on: http://www.fstopmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/j-bennett-fitts-kopeikin-gallery/

"John Bennett Fitts, 1977, USA, is a photographer with a focus on emptiness. In his series No Lifeguard On Duty he made large color photographs of empti, 1960's-era motel swimming pools. Most of the abandoned and cracked pools are shot at sundown. In his series Industrial Landscape[ing] Fitts focuses on strangely manicured and manifactured environments. The urban environments, although familiar, get an outer worldly quality. Fitts has exhibited around the world and received various awards. The following images come from the series No Lifeguard On Duty, Industrial Landscape[ing] and Images from the center of the contigious United States"

Quote found from: http://500photographers.blogspot.co.nz/2010/09/photographer-129-j-bennett-fitts.html

In this Image, The objective or the main focus of the picture is the dead palm tree in the centre, however the open background and minimal surroundings makes the viewer notice the space and emptiness in this picture. The viewer may feel the isolation that the picture emphasizes and feels that the empty space is important in this picture because although it may seem insignificant, it is one of the first things the viewer will notice.

image from 'no lifeguard on duty'. picture was found online on : http://www.google.com/imgres?hl=en&gbv=2&biw=1440&bih=720&tbm=isch&tbnid=BzOaDHDN7CEA0M:&imgrefurl=http://www.articlesandtexticles.co.uk/2006/08/16/j-bennett-fitts-no-lifeguard-on-duty/&docid=vdGn2P5ZS92ujM&imgurl=http://articlesandtexticles.co.uk/imgs/0608/bennett01x.jpg&w=750&h=599&ei=TX1eT9C8Ks-ViAej_LHDBw&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=1166&vpy=215&dur=474&hovh=201&hovw=251&tx=106&ty=136&sig=118108706221107151095&page=1&tbnh=165&tbnw=223&start=0&ndsp=15&ved=1t:429,r:14,s:0

"In photography my interest has always been held by landscapes; never the heroic imagery most people have come to associate with the term landscape, but rather the beautifully subtle and banal work of the photographers associated with the new topograhics movement. The sense of quiet and isolation that pervades Baltz’s series on Irvine warehouses is something that I always set out to achieve through my own imagery. The photographers showcased in the new topographics exhibition focused on a "social landscape" that explored the way in which man impacts the natural environment. They focused on new subject matter as well, creating imagery that avoided the common themes beauty and emotion. Yet at a certain point during my pursuit I feel that I break off from the strict doctrine of some of the photographers showcased in this movement."

Quote taken from: http://kopeikingallery.com/artists/view/j-bennett-fitts

I have highlighted in red what I thought was really important in this quote, and what I think he is saying is that although the art of topographics don't necessarily focus on conveying themes such as "beauty and emotions, he wants to be able to include these elements into his photos. I think that this photograph, and other photographs in the 'no lifeguard on duty' collection, shows emotions of nostalgia, serenity and peace. I like the idea of taking photos of forgotten locations because viewers may relate to this by going through old memories that suddenly reappear when they see something familiar or similar. Visually, I like that the photo is taken at a slightly high angle so that more space is utilized/shown in the picture, and the bright light mixed with pale faded colours creates a nice atmosphere that is open and almost makes the image look older and faded, which ties in with the nostalgic emotions.

"J. Bennett Fitts traveled some 20,000 miles to produce "No Lifeguard on Duty," an investigation of America's forgotten roadside motels. These vestiges of an earlier era-when families packed into their cars for summer vacations via two-lane highways-now exist in various stages of operation and disrepair. With their parking-lot-adjacent swimming pools prominently in the foreground, the motels reveal a decayed Americana and a near permanent sense of vacancy. However, beyond the cracked paint and the decrepit chain-links lies the nostalgia of life on the open road"

This quote was taken from: http://www.good.is/post/picture-show-no-lifeguard-on-duty/

Phillip Toledano

image from "bankrupt" collection, taken from: http://www.google.com/imgres?num=10&hl=en&gbv=2&biw=1440&bih=720&tbm=isch&tbnid=yKuUN56JrYtunM:&imgrefurl=http://shape-and-colour.com/2008/05/26/phillip-toledano-bankrupt/&docid=v1Ug5JCEp5mprM&imgurl=http://shapeandcolour.files.wordpress.com/2008/05/bankrupt1.jpg&w=500&h=354&ei=xY5eT4npFaSdiAertvH1Bw&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=448&vpy=166&dur=980&hovh=189&hovw=267&tx=193&ty=91&sig=118108706221107151095&sqi=2&page=1&tbnh=163&tbnw=219&start=0&ndsp=15&ved=1t:429,r:1,s:0

"This project was more than photography for me. It was economic archeology. There was something very strange about walking into a recently abandoned office. The heavy, Pompeii-like stillness, punctuated by the occasional sound of the air-conditioning, turning itself on. A coat-hanger waiting patiently for a coat. A limp happy-birthday balloon on the floor. A drawer stuffed with take-out menus. Everywhere, there were signs of life, interrupted."

This quote was taken from: http://www.mrtoledano.com/bankrupt 

This photo looks hectic and busy, but even so the viewer still doesn't focus on one thing in particular and instead observes the picture as a whole. This picture tells a story that many people can relate to because of the recent economic crisis and the continuing fluctuations in the economy and business world. This type of issue relates to everyone in the word and the photographer adresses this issue by showing abandoned office areas and allowing the images to portray different emotions. In this image I can relate the imagery to stress, sadness, worry and uncertainty for the future. Camera techniques such as the wide angle and even lighting helps the space look bigger and allows the viewer to concentrate on all areas of the room.

image from 'Bankrupt' collection from: http://www.google.com/imgres?start=15&num=10&hl=en&gbv=2&biw=1440&bih=720&tbm=isch&tbnid=gWFy_D_eMXf8NM:&imgrefurl=http://keef.tv/blog/archive/category/places/&docid=FvN0NEbJFPgx9M&imgurl=http://keef.tv/images/uploads/Toledano1.jpg&w=500&h=384&ei=LpJeT6_ZNoOdiAfu7bnPBw&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=991&vpy=120&dur=1&hovh=197&hovw=256&tx=123&ty=123&sig=118108706221107151095&sqi=2&page=2&tbnh=149&tbnw=187&ndsp=24&ved=1t:429,r:4,s:15

"The interesting this is that, as is part of the risk of the modern Western economy, businesses now can almost literally disappear – bankrupt and shut down and finished in a day. These aren’t places where everyone was notified and packed up and left everything spotless for their predecessors. These are buildings where people quite literally grabbed what they cared about and then just disappeared"

This quote is taken from: http://shape-and-colour.com/2008/05/26/phillip-toledano-bankrupt/

 I think that this space is similar to J Bennett Fitts' idea for "no lifeguard on duty" where the emotions are evoked through the idea that the spaces in the photos are forgotten, abandoned and almost empty. They are like palimpsests that tell stories from the past. I like this idea because people are always very afraid of uncertainty in the future. Owners of this office would not have planned for this space to be in ruins after a few years, and the viewers of this photo collection would feel uneasy about how this could have once been a striving business but is now completely deserted. There is consistency in the camera techniques used in many of these photos, like the photo above, the angle and light composition is very similar.

Tokujin Yoshioka

image from 'twilight' display from: http://www.google.com/imgres?hl=en&gbv=2&biw=1440&bih=720&tbm=isch&tbnid=5y44iqMcMeFMWM:&imgrefurl=http://www.dezeen.com/2011/04/17/twilight-by-tokujin-yoshioka-for-moroso/&docid=E5pq6cTdQYL9LM&imgurl=http://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2011/04/dzn_Twilight-by-Tokujin-Yoshioka-for-Moroso-141.jpg&w=468&h=468&ei=d5deT_iyDoOViAe9tNnqBw&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=789&vpy=365&dur=2703&hovh=225&hovw=225&tx=101&ty=153&sig=118108706221107151095&page=1&tbnh=144&tbnw=144&start=0&ndsp=19&ved=1t:429,r:16,s:0

"the space of light and aura has been created so that the light reflects onto the surface of the chairs, 

revealing the various textures in which they are made, existing in the different white materials, 
such as plastics and unique fabrics"

Quote taken from:  http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/8/view/14160/tokujin-yoshioka-twilight-moon-and-memory-chairs-for-moroso.html

I chose this artist/designer as my third inspiration because this design and atmosphere projects so many harmonious and relaxing emotions, and almost feels surreal to look at because it is out of the ordinary and the artist uses lighting, shadows and shapes to create a unique visual experience. I like how the objects are spaced out in a random order so that the space does not appear empty or formal. The light is ambient and helps make the shadows look less sharp so that there are no harsh contrasts in this image.

picture of rainbow church from his 'spectrum' display from: http://www.google.com/imgres?hl=en&gbv=2&biw=1440&bih=720&tbm=isch&tbnid=r4Fj1HM7JnqYFM:&imgrefurl=http://brocadedesignetc.blogspot.com/2011/04/rainbow-church-tokujin-yoshioka.html&docid=azAt9wgk57uoWM&imgurl=http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KlyTbLq3gE8/TazbeulpDbI/AAAAAAAAESo/SlLbwbvQfPY/s1600/001_rainbow.jpg&w=424&h=590&ei=d5deT_iyDoOViAe9tNnqBw&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=1029&vpy=193&dur=1148&hovh=265&hovw=190&tx=85&ty=171&sig=118108706221107151095&page=3&tbnh=167&tbnw=76&start=43&ndsp=25&ved=1t:429,r:11,s:43

"the idea of this architecture project 'rainbow church' dates back to when I was in myearly 20s. when I was in france for a business trip, I went to vence, a commune locatednear nice. there, I visited the chapelle du rosaire, which henri matisse, a french painter,created in his last years. I was engrossed in the beauty of the light that the chapel created.
I experienced a space filled with the light of matisse: being bathed in the sunlight of the provence, the stained glass with matisse's vibrant colors suffused the room with fullof colors. since then, I had been dreaming of designing an architecture where people canfeel the light with all senses."

Quote taken from: http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/8/view/10020/tokujin-yoshioka-rainbow-church-at-spectrum.html

I like that there is a mix of vertical and horizontal space created through this art piece and the actual idea of the crystal wall because it allows light reflections to be colourful which adds interesting detail to the all-white surroundings. The narrow walls frame this image and emphasizes the height of the room which ultimately gives the room the illusion of more space. I like his simple designs and ideas because it looks elegant, timeless and straightforward.