The Necrobiome Series at X’Roid Art Expo 2024
Upon my arrival at the X’Roid International Instant Art Expo 2024 in Bonn, I was immediately struck by the vibrant energy. This event held a special place in my heart, as it marked my debut as an exhibitor outside of academia. I felt an immense sense of accomplishment seeing my work on display. This journ
Elevating Your Photography: Unveiling the Magic of Dynamic Symmetry and the Rule of Thirds in Image Cropping
When cropping these images, I always consider two compositional rules: the rule of thirds and dynamic symmetry. At the end of this post, I will provide a YouTube video link that extensively discusses dynamic symmetry. The video utilizes Henri Cartier-Bresson’s work as examples to explain this compositiona
Exploring Fallen Graves: Capturing Beauty Amidst Foliage Growth and Overcoming Challenges
In this photo shoot, my objective was to capture the beauty of the fallen graves that I stumbled upon during my first visit to the site. The graves were being engulfed by foliage growth, which added to the overall effect of the photos. However, I encountered a few challenges during the shoot that ended up [&hel
Unlocking the Artistic Potential: A Comprehensive Technical Research Guide on Polaroid Emulsion Lifts
Instant photography has forever fascinated both photographers and artists with its unique ability to capture and hold a moment in one’s hand. Among the various techniques that emerged from the realm of instant photography, Polaroid emulsion lifts have gained significant popularity amongst the Polaroid com
Critical Visual Analysis: Exploring Jess Kohl’s ‘Friends of the Dead’ in the Context of Roland Barthes’ Camera Lucida Art Theory
Jess Kohl explores the lives of individuals who work and volunteer at the Magnificent Seven cemeteries in London in her photographic project called ‘Friends of the Dead.’ These portraits meditate on life, death, and the spaces in between. When viewed through the lens of Roland Barthes’ art the
The Haunting Beauty Of The Graveyard: Moodboard and Ideas
While wandering in a graveyard, I was fascinated by the abundant life thriving amidst nature’s conquest of man-made structures. Surrounded by tributes to the past, I marvelled at the intertwining tree roots beneath the ground, symbolising the cyclical nature where all states of time coexist in this space.
Mounting Workshop
Below are my notes from the mounting workshop: Trimming the print doesn’t have to be precise if board is oversized. Be careful with A3/A1. Blade has to stay vertical when cutting. Switch on at the wall, wipe down rollers on mounting machine. Red switch on top is emergency switch. Push down and rotate switch t
Evaluation of Final Screen Prints
The final prints that I exhibited consisted of four screen prints, two monographs, and two blended prints. Upon first viewing, I found myself drawn to the orange and pink monograph for several reasons. Firstly, the piece highlighted my technical skill in screen printing—a printing technique that proved to be
Screen Printing Workshop: Day 2
On the second day of the workshop, the goal was to complete the finishing touches on the screens, mix colours, and print the final designs. First, we checked our screens to ensure there were no errors with the emulsion or gaps after they had been washed and dried from the previous day. We placed the […]
Initial Ideas for Installation Piece
Len Lye – “Kaleidoscope” + “A Colour Box” + “Colour Flight” Malcolm Le Grice – Threshold (1972) Harry Smith: Early Abstractions 1946-57 1998 Malcolm Le Grice Joseph’s New Coat Technicolour For the upcoming exhibition, I aim to create an interactive installat