Throughout history, artists have used various mediums to express their view of the world, some use oils and canvases, some use marble or marble. clay and others use a camera. Gregory Crewdson uses both a camera and his flawless lighting skills to create beautiful, otherworldly scenes. In the article In a lonely place by Gregory Crewdson, Crewdson explains how his art reflects "ideas of beauty, sadness, alienation and desire." Crewdson drew these ideas from a myriad of influences. The most influential of these sources would have to be other artists and Hollywood films. The light work used in almost all of Crewdson's works is very reminiscent of the artificial light that embodies the great works of Baroque art. The light appears to come from no known source, but it does much to enhance the dramatic themes of the pieces. Light also serves to tie the pieces together. This technique of using the unifying power of light was also used by Edward Hopper. Edward Hopper had a great influence on Crewdson. Both artists use their mediums to tell a story in a single scene. They use windows, walls and even doors to frame their scenes. The scenes are framed in a way that makes the viewer believe they are “watching” the subjects; this gives the artists' works a voyeuristic quality that is both intriguing and playful. Like William Eggleston, Crewdson takes everyday events and transforms them into something mystical and captivating, often with a sinister twist. This is best reflected in Crewdson's work "Untitled (boy with hand in drain.)". The scene takes place in a normal bathroom, even the task seems at first glance quite normal. A boy with his arm in the sewer looking for a... middle of paper......light to show how magical and sometimes mystical our world can be. His works demonstrate a tranquility that often masks an underlying and disturbing truth. To create these images, Crewdson uses his influences from other artists and motion pictures to embellish his views and images. Gregory Crewdson once said, “I love the experience of cinema: being enveloped in a world complete with another’s imagination.” I love the quality of the film, the way it can capture the colors and light of a scene so richly. And I love photography – because what it leaves out is where we can start to turn our own imaginations on. Crewdson accomplishes both the most intriguing and frustrating aspect of art; he asks a question but refuses to reveal the answer. It is the unanswered question that leads the viewer to study the work and spend hours contemplating its meaning..