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Links we like, March/April 2009
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Jongchul says: 'Because of the dynamic nature of the individual, I have always been drawn to portraiture. I photograph individuals to whom I feel an initial attraction and try to discover the root of that attraction throughout the session. However, as it always is with the pursuit of knowledge, the more I learn, the more I question. I inevitably walk away from portraiture sessions wondering more about my subjects, not less. This collection of portraits chronicles those initial curiosities and the failure to discover resolution.'
We say: What we love about Jongchul's portraits is that every one seems a little love affair. With a stranger. More at www.jongchullee.com
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He says: 'This series of images shows a camouflage cloak, "the Blind", tested in nature reserves, grasslands and desert environments. The cloak is developed by the Institute of Critical Zoologists for naturalists and zoologists in the field. The Blind works on the principle that an object vanishes from sight if light rays striking it are not reflected as usual, but forced to flow around it and carry on, as if it was not there. This is very useful for nature photographers and zoologists who need to observe shy animals for long periods of time.'
We say: Zhao Renhui is a Singaporean photographer and zoologist, whose work blurs the boundaries between contemporary art and science. He was AOP Student Photographer Of The Year 2007 and will be exhibiting at Pickford House Museum, Derby, UK, during the Format Festival in March. Is The Blind real or is it science fiction? We're still not sure, but we're fascinated. More at www.criticalzoologists.org
Thomas Ville
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We say: French photographer Thomas Ville creates images that look like little movies: sometimes eerie, sometimes funny, always captivating. More at www.thomasville.montaf.com
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He says: 'Two Way Lens is a project designed to inform and inspire emerging photographers wanting to focus their creative output in a way that enhances their chances of finding an audience, being included in exhibitions and ultimately achieving gallery representation. The journey from inspired artist to successful artist is one that is often difficult to negotiate and hard to control. On these pages, I will feature the experiences and opinions of other photographers who I have found inspiring, and hopefully the knowledge they have built in their own experiences will be valuable to all of us finding our own way to sharing our creativity with the wider world.'
We say: Frankfurt-based Michael Werner is an artist,organiser, curator and photographer whose creativity and productivity are impressive. Two Way Lens is a smart resource for interviews with contemporary photographers. Check it out at www.2waylens.blogspot.com More Michael at www.michael-werner.com
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