No 20 Queen St W 2
The Learning Curve PhotographyThe Learning Curve Photography documents the structural rhythm of the city by isolating the stark, geometric details of its skyline. This study of No 20 Queen St W uses high-contrast monochrome to reveal the intricate patterns hidden within a 36-floor glass facade.
No 20 Queen St W 2
The Learning Curve Photography documents the structural rhythm of the city by isolating the stark, geometric details of its skyline. This study of No 20 Queen St W uses high-contrast monochrome to reveal the intricate patterns hidden within a 36-floor glass facade.
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Art Analysis
A Monochrome Study of Toronto's Geometric Skyline
Brian Carson captures the 1979 office tower at No 20 Queen St W using a Canon EOS 60D, focusing on the building's presence on the east side of Toronto's Old City Hall. By reprocessing the original 2015 shot through Silver EFEX Pro, the artist emphasizes the structural weight and clarity of the architecture, stripping the scene down to its essential monochrome values.
The landscape orientation highlights a grid-based composition, where the repetitive patterns of windows and steel create a sense of order. This approach focuses on the interplay of light and shadow across the glass structures, offering a grounded look at the materials and design decisions that define the urban environment.
The artist utilizes the rigid, repeating lines of the 36-floor office tower to create a sense of mathematical order and balance.
The photograph explores the reflective and transparent qualities of the building's exterior, highlighting the industrial materials of the 1970s.
Depth is created through the sharp contrast between bright surfaces and deep, cooling shadows.
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