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Artistic Influences

Sally Mann is influenced by the Deep South and it's various landscapes and architecture. While exploring many genres of photography, She blended elements of still life with portraiture. Her family's everyday life heavily influenced her to take daily activities, such as eating and sleeping, and incorporate larger themes of life and cultural perceptions of sexuality.

Scarred Tree, 1998

Burgers, 1988

Gooseneck Loosestrife, 1985

Dark Glow, 1998

Night Blooming Cereus, 1988

Tobacco Spit, 1987

Biography:

Emmett, 2004

Sally Mann was born in 1951 in Lexington. Staying close to her Virginia roots,she has photographed the American south since the 70's. She is well known for her family portraits and landscapes of the south. Although her work is sometimes controversial, it has gained a wide audience and has become very influential.

At the Preachers House, 1987

Boney Swamp, 1998

Evaluation

Valentine Windsor, 1998

Easter Dress, 1986

Sally Mann's photography takes something simple and puts a new and deeper meaning to it. her use of lighting adds serenity to the photograph. she brings out the elegance of everyday situations such as sleeping or playing. the black and white contrast that she uses in her work adds a new perception to the photograph. Her work is at times controversial but it captures the minor and major themes of everyday life. Her artwork is elegant and sometimes a bit bizarre.

Sally Mann

By: Kaleigh Dietz

Flour Paste, 1986

Untitled, 1983

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