2011 Bridges Conference

Mohammad H Yavari Rad

Artists

Mohammad Yavari Rad

Physician

Olympia, Washington, USA

yavarirad@yahoo.com

Statement

I am a physician; photography is my hobby. I am interested in shapes, textures, light and shade. I would like to see and take pictures of ordinary objects in an abstract way. Many of them, particularly in Nature, show a mathematical harmony. Although I use a digital camera, I don't "photoshop" my images. I may crop some images, but usually try to find the best frame while I am shooting. Both "color" and "black and white" photography work for me, based on the subject and message.

Artworks

Image for entry 'Geometry workshop'

Geometry workshop

18"x 18"

Photography

2011

Amazing accidental shapes in nature.
Image for entry 'Balance'

Balance

18" x 22"

Photography

2010

This seems almost impossible in real life. I think it is. Reflection helped me take this image first. Simple rotation of the image created illusion of an impossible form of balance.
Image for entry 'Nature's simple geometry'

Nature's simple geometry

18"x 18"

Photography

2010

Amazing shapes are created in nature; some with delicate planning such as beautiful patterns in plants or flowers, some by pure accident. Of course, the precise rules of Optics play an essential role to create this image.