Triptychs & Diptychs
For me, it's a fun and challenging mental exercise to make triptychs and diptychs, respectively 3- and 2-panel photographs. Ideally, each panel is interesting or attractive alone and the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.
I use this artform to tell stories, make comparisons, show time progressions and varying perspectives, create abstracts by splitting a whole (deconstruction), and create new objects by rearranging parts (reconstruction).
Whether viewed over-the-shoulder or head-on, all action culminates in the "Ta-Da" moment.
Distorted macro- and microscopic aspects of a large kinetic neon art installation resemble an endless field of stems-up daisies.
The hard concrete tulip pilings at Little Island in NYC resemble the high heels of the diaphanously dressed woman.
2025 Praxis Photo Arts Center, Diptych
A racquetball player and his shadow play in this and an alternate universe.
A racquetball player and his shadow play in this and an alternate universe.
Through slow shutter speed, only the poised ballerina's toes are stationary as she arches into position and gracefully walks away.
Other-worldly and slatted, the Reggio Emilia train station exterior is on the left and on the right is the distorted Oculus interior, both created by architect Santiago Calatrava.
A proper, unpopulated, and antique bathtub is juxtaposed with a smiling woman sitting in a tub surrounded by a regimented fleet of rubber duckies.
Nostalgic reflection of the past when grandfather inhabited his cottage. The more saturated present-day cottage hasn't changed much, but lacks his presence.
Two male Chinese acrobats hop through hoops. On the left, the younger performer springs backward without even a glance. On the right, the older performer splays his legs for a safe landing. Do you get through life with confidence or with fear?
This juxtaposition shows two women wearing the same color. One is half hidden under a huge parasol. The other is anonymously masked but stares intently at us (exemplifying the art technique festaiolo).
Strips of two women holding blue parasols cause their worlds to collide.
Enchanted by her reflection, the flamingo goes in for a kiss. The bird-like translucent watering can sits transfixed by her shadow.
The gilded gate and brightly illuminated elevator panel have similar, graphic/linear gold bars and color palettes.
14th Color Awards, Architecture, Nominee
In this progression, we see the same curvaceous server with her tray of fast food. Is she getting more and more drunk or are we? Are we aware of any distortion in our worldviews?
Remaining Images Are a Collaboration Between Smadar Sasson & Judy M. King
• Red Riding by Smadar Sasson • Gash by Judy M King
• Hot Heels by Judy M King • Bold by Smadar Sasson • Concentric Arcs by Judy M King
• 58 by Judy M King • Elegant Entrance by Judy M King • Chromosaturation by Smadar Sasson • The Slot by Smadar Sasson
• Calla Colors by Smadar Sasson • Festival of Lights by Smadar Sasson • Monarch Cycle by Judy M King • Rainy Night Light by Judy M King
• Well-Stacked by Judy M King • Changing Room by Smadar Sasson • Kid Knees by Judy M King
• Safe Connection by Smadar Sasson • Fancy Shawl Dancer by Judy M King • Gold Lining by Smadar Sasson
• Sun Spots by Judy M King • Butterfly Net by Judy M King • Leaf Shadow by Judy M King
• Defying Gravity by Judy M King • Green Thumb by Smadar Sasson • Shana Tova by Smadar Sasson
• Anemone by Judy M King • Burano Dream by Smadar Sasson
• Color Wheel by Smadar Sasson • Do Androids Dream? by Judy M King
• Green Machine by Judy M King • Trippy by Smadar Sasson • Wishbone by Judy M King
• Pool Steps by Judy M King • Golden Wing by Smadar Sasson
• Metallic Orbs by Judy M King • Above and Beyond by Smadar Sasson
• Calatrava Hemisphere by Smadar Sasson • Blue Heart by Judy M King
• Metallic Wing by Judy M King • Playing Guitar by Smadar Sasson
• Spoke in Circles by Judy M King • Calatrava Magic by Smadar Sasson • Sails by Judy M King