10 Facts About Naomi Savage

Naomi Siegler Savage was an American photographer.

Naomi Savage's parents were Samuel Siegler and Elsie Siegler, a sister of Man Ray.

Naomi Savage first studied photography under Berenice Abbott at the New School for Social Research in 1943, following this with studies in art, photography, and music at Bennington College from 1944 until 1947.

Later in life, Naomi Savage returned to live in Princeton, where she died.

Naomi Savage was heavily influence by her uncle, Man Ray, prompting her to experiment with the medium of photography, combining traditional techniques with more unusual processes, including some of her own design.

Naomi Savage worked extensively with photogravure and photoengraving, transforming these mechanical printing techniques to be used for aesthetic effects rather than duplication.

Unlike many photographers, Naomi Savage considered the metal plate that photographs are etched on to be a work of art in its own right.

Naomi Savage pioneered the use of using the photographic metal plate to produce a three dimensional form with a metallic surface.

Naomi Savage explored variations in color and texture in her work often by using inked and intaglio relief prints.

Naomi Savage's works focus on a variety of subject matter and imagery, which has included portraits, landscapes, human figures, mannequins, masks, toys, kitchen utensils, dental and ophthalmological equipment.