Blowup

Stephenson’s work was selected by Antonioni to be included in his seminal film Blow-Up of 1966 after he had recognised during a studio visit the effects of changing focus and scale within paintings and photographs.

An Essay by David Ward 2005 ‘The Appearance of Ian Stephenson’ Paintings In Antonioni’s Film Blowup’

DOUBTING THOMAS: IAN STEPHENSON’S PAINTINGS, PHOTOGRAPHY AND BLOW-UP    ©Porcari