Juxtapose

Juxtapose

This digital photograph was created for a Digital Media class taken at the universtiy of akron in the Spring of 2023



In this surreal digitally manipulated photograph, the boundaries of reality are stretched to their limits as unexpected elements converge in an otherworldly landscape. Against the backdrop of a vast desert expanse, the scene unfolds with mesmerizing strangeness.
Hovering in the upper right corner, defying all logic and expectation, is a majestic octopus in flight. Its tentacles ripple through the air with ethereal grace. The contrast between the creature’s aquatic nature and the arid desert landscape lends an eerie sense of displacement to the scene, inviting the viewer to ponder the mysteries of this improbable encounter.
Amidst the shifting sands, a lone water bottle lies discarded, its emptiness a stark reminder of the desert’s unforgiving nature. The juxtaposition of the bottle’s man-made form against the raw beauty of the natural landscape serves as a poignant commentary on the fragility of our relationship with the environment and the urgent need for conservation and stewardship.
Together, these elements create a visually arresting tableau—a testament to the boundless imagination and creative potential of digital art. In its surreal juxtapositions and unexpected encounters, the photograph invites viewers to venture beyond the confines of the ordinary and explore the limitless possibilities of the imagination.



“Design is the intermediary between information and understanding”

Hans Hofmann