Leslie Mercado
Robert Berger and Anne Conser, "Auditorium"
1995, print 1997
The image I chose is the Auditorium of the El Capitan Theater in which signifies a moment in time where live theater used to present audiences of all ages a real or imagined performance on stage. Now this 1,500 seat house owned by Walt Disney Company is a movie palace that premieres multiple movies throughout the years. The photograph reminded me of my visit to El Capitan and how mesmerized I was with its design. It also reminded me how looking into a photograph, you can find art within its form, shape, and space. Once inside, you can look around and find sharp, breathtaking details. Looking at the photograph, the light fixtures inside the theater give a soft golden color look onto the ceiling. The architecture of the theater can set anyone into emotional states and mood to enhance it design as art does. Overall, the ambiance of the theater takes you into the heart of Hollywood.
