PO5, 2011 © Max de Esteban/Courtesy of Klompching Gallery, NYC

Barcelona-based artist Max de Esteban, takes us back-to-the-future with his latest project Proposition One, where he meticulously deconstructs the cutting edge technology of yesterday. The cameras, tape decks, typewriters and projectors—all tools of used in the creation and dissemination of visual and sound art—are shot layer-by-layer and photographically reassembled. The result is retro-chic, x-ray-like artworks displaying an evocative look into the inner workings and complex designs of these devices. The Artist Reception for Max de Esteban’s Proposition One is Thursday, November 3rd, from 6–9, the exhibit will be on view through December 9th at Klompching Gallery, New York City.

PO4, 2011 © Max de Esteban/Courtesy of Klompching Gallery, NYC

PO17, 2011 © Max de Esteban/Courtesy of Klompching Gallery, NYC

PO3, 2011 © Max de Esteban/Courtesy of Klompching Gallery, NYC

PO15, 2011 © Max de Esteban/Courtesy of Klompching Gallery, NYC

All photos © Peter Bosch.

After a particularly trying summer: his town’s worst flooding on record as a result of Hurricane Irene and his house burning down the preceding month, still life photographer Peter Bosch chose to focus on the “glass half full” as a good theme for rebirth.

Clint Blowers is a still-life photographer residing in Chicago, IL. In this series, he reinterprets the traditional icons of coffee by presenting them in unexpected ways. Emphasizing their more graphic qualities through contrast and texture, he turns these everyday objects into something more heroic.

All Photos © Bill Finger

Seattle-based photographer Bill Finger—who worked earlier in his career as an assistant cameraman—uses his knowledge of cinematography and set design to fuel his fine art project “Previously.” The macabre post-crime scenarios create narratives that straddle the line between fiction and reality, which at times surrender hints at the diorama’s construction. Finger showed his work as a participant at this year’s Photolucida in Portland, Oregon.

“The creation of each image begins with the construction of a miniature diorama. Each diorama is constructed specifically to be photographed. Like filmmaking, all staging and lighting is done looking through he lens. Once photographed, the diorama is destroyed. Through this process I create a temporary space, which like a film set, only lives on within the image.” —Bill Finger

Based in San Francisco, still life and commercial photographer Terry Heffernan has a keen eye for transforming the most simple food items into attractive and tasty displays.

© Ben Cort

Cephalopods reach out to capture this unfortunate vessel. More surreal images from Ben Cort’s “Dreams” series are included in the PDNedu Student Photo Contest 2011 online gallery.

This past summer, Kenji Aoki photographed a live 5ft bluefin tuna for a NYTimes cover story. The fish was kept still using acupuncture and was fed through a tube in the back of its mouth.

Aoki recently moved from Tokyo to New York in early November 2010. He has been represented by Michael Ash Partners for the last 4 years. Coming from a design background, his work has the simplicity, beauty and elegance that sets him apart from his contemporaries. He does not rely on retouching and his work requires minimal post; the image “mother earth” has none. To see more of Aoki’s work click here.

© Myriam Babin

The fate of this porcine beast was sealed at the Brown Café. It’s pigheadedness was documented by Myriam Babin as part of an ongoing personal project on New York City restaurant kitchens. More images from Babin’s series can be seen in the PDN Self-Promo Awards 2010 online gallery.