Moyra Davey

            In Moyra Davey’s article she is very passionate about the value of an image however unplanned and informal it may be. Davey had been thinking of this concept for a while and kept her ideas on her computer, she goes on to say, “All of the quotes hover around the idea that accident is the lifeblood of photography.” Accidents in all forms of art are what make up something new and unexpected that everyone can appreciate in a new way.

            The article explains many different forms of art in which there are similarities that all have in common. One example is that writer’s block is not just for the writer, but for all art forms. Similarly, all art forms are to be appreciated for their little and accidental imperfections that may not originally be wanted. Without these little details, the images seem to lose their originality. With images and writing alike, Davey explains that one must let it carry itself away, accidents and all.

            I really enjoyed Davey’s perspective. The accidental image and letting ideas flow into directions not originally thought of by the artist makes them more beautiful. The unique mistakes are what make an individual’s work go to another level and beyond the norms of the art world.