Im just playing on photoshop today, There is something about symmetry that i find very exciting
Sunday, January 30, 2011
play play play
Im just playing on photoshop today, There is something about symmetry that i find very exciting
IN ALMOST EVERY PICTURE
IN ALMOST EVERY PICTURE #9
PUBLISHED ON WEDNESDAY
Erik Kessels' latest work catalogues a couple's disastrous attempts to photograph their black dog
- TEXT BY NATALIE LASANCE
In Almost Every Picture #9 is the latest in the series of found photography by Erik Kessels and follows one couple’s attempts to photograph their pet dog with a camera that manages to make a desert in July look like a winter’s day. The pictures remind us of a time before digital cameras and Photoshop, when photography was hit and miss and you never know what would come out in the darkroom. The photos are currently on display at KK Outlet in Hoxton. Gallery Manager Danielle Pender explains why the work is so beautiful to her, despite its falings.
Dazed Digital: The gallery has always featured an eclectic selection of work, what is behind the selection process?
Danielle Pender: Myself and Erik Kessels are constantly on the look out for interesting work from new and existing artists. We meet every 6 months and go through what has caught our eye, from this long list we decide on who to approach. Occasionally we're approached to host an event or exhibition, Photographer James Mollison recently had a book launch and exhibition at the gallery which was a brilliant project. We don't have a set of rules or aesthetics which we adhere to and I like that. It gives us the freedom to do different things each month and work with a wide range of artists/designers/photographers/illustrators.
Danielle Pender: Myself and Erik Kessels are constantly on the look out for interesting work from new and existing artists. We meet every 6 months and go through what has caught our eye, from this long list we decide on who to approach. Occasionally we're approached to host an event or exhibition, Photographer James Mollison recently had a book launch and exhibition at the gallery which was a brilliant project. We don't have a set of rules or aesthetics which we adhere to and I like that. It gives us the freedom to do different things each month and work with a wide range of artists/designers/photographers/illustrators.
DD: Even though the shots fail to capture the pet dog, the results being unpredictable make it all the more intriguing, do you think this is what digital photography lacks?
Danielle Pender: Yes I think that digital photography is great for certain things but we're all too eager to delete mistakes and present an edited/perfect version of life. One of our publications, Useful Photography #9, catalogues the images from photography manuals which explain how to take a "good" photograph. Some the disastrous mistakes are actually really beautiful and we should acknowledge this.
Danielle Pender: Yes I think that digital photography is great for certain things but we're all too eager to delete mistakes and present an edited/perfect version of life. One of our publications, Useful Photography #9, catalogues the images from photography manuals which explain how to take a "good" photograph. Some the disastrous mistakes are actually really beautiful and we should acknowledge this.
DD: The work is meant to show how if you are true to yourself, you can achieve anything - what does the gallery hope to bring in the future
Danielle Pender: We have some great shows coming up, we're working with Trevor Jackson on a brilliant show for March and we're really excited to be showcasing a very exclusive project with AMOS, taking place in April. We're also working on bigger projects which will take place outside of the gallery but that's all top secret at the minute.
Danielle Pender: We have some great shows coming up, we're working with Trevor Jackson on a brilliant show for March and we're really excited to be showcasing a very exclusive project with AMOS, taking place in April. We're also working on bigger projects which will take place outside of the gallery but that's all top secret at the minute.
DD: Lastly, do the family ever manage to get a good photo of the dog?
Danielle Pender: You'll have to come to the show to find out!
Danielle Pender: You'll have to come to the show to find out!
In Almost Every Picture #9 opens at KK Outlet, 42 Hoxton Square, 3 February.
Monday, January 24, 2011
DREAMBOX EXHIBITION -
2nd year arts and events team are putting on an art exhibition ( venue to be announced ) in March, and today I helped them out by shooting some promotional shots for them to spread around Uni. It was really fun and a breath of fresh air to get down onto the beach for a bit. Heres a few quick samples
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Charlie Waite
I have recently had a big think about the kind of photography that I am naturally drawn too, and it seems to be Landscape and wildlife photography. I just think that you can create some breath-taking images and I want to start a project on photographing British landscape.
Really feeling inspired looking at Charlie Waite's landscape prints, that can be found HERE
Really feeling inspired looking at Charlie Waite's landscape prints, that can be found HERE
Monday, January 17, 2011
Thursday, January 13, 2011
The start of a new year 2011
The start of this year has been pretty busy already! getting work done for deadlines, and trying not to get too stressed, also trying to find a place for my work experience and trying to write an essay. A trip up to yorkshire to see some of the family was really enjoyable, and I went on some lovely walks back home in Jersey over Christmas. Here are a few quick snaps from my travels.
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