There’s a parallel experience at work here. Almost anywhere I can see an object and also see a face within that same object. I see faces everywhere. And I believe they make for intriguing abstract decay art. Don’t you just want to know what is on their mind?
Your exploration will lead you to old vehicles, antiquated equipment, dilapidated buildings–and the beauty that exists even in the forsaken. So many see dirt, grease, cobwebs, and jagged edges. Instead, I’ve found mesmerizing patterns, a focus from another time on quality in manufacturing, and wise old messages.
Dilapidated objects have a sense of mystery. They hold secrets from a long life. Their surface tells a story and the patterns make beautiful abstract rust wall art. Within the rust and paint swirls, I discover the texture of a living surface that is still developing. Who is to say when something is at the end of its useful life?
Ann Newman is an abstract photographer, writer, and creator of Annstracts. As a former, professionally-trained salesperson, Ann understands that people want to solve problems or accelerate growth for a better future. Exploring the symbolism in abstract photos, she lets them tell stories that offer hope. You might find Ann near her home in Phoenix, bent down looking at the tiniest details of a bug, patting any nearby dog, or looking up at a tree to figure out what bird she just heard.