Ezzam Rahman, “SO?”, 2010, printed paper, plastic ribbon and chocolate
Seelan Palay, “Accomplished, Staying, Changes, Recession, Déjà vu, Payday, Dangerous, 2010 Sweet”, Collage on Paper
This group of artists addresses the issue of censorship in Singapore and the ‘O.B. markers’ or topics that are deemed ‘out of bounds’ by the government of Singapore.
Using one of the few outlets (if not the only one) they can, these artists are voicing their protests against the injustice of censorship and the difficulties it presents to self-expression. This discussion explores the effects of censorship on life in Singapore (in a general sense) and more specifically, the production and public sharing of art. The series by Ezzam Rahman critiques the governments view of legitimate artists and artistic practices by displaying the portraits of ‘Cultural Medallion Recipients’ with plastic ribbons and chocolate coins. The work of Seelan Palay addresses issues of patriotism and the sacrifice expected of patriotic citizens. She has collaged bold words from headlines with everyday portraits of normal citizens, calling into question the headline meaning for the common people.
From Daily Serving – From the DS Archives – Edward Burtynsky
Edward Burtynsky tries to capture the gritty side of commercialism and the world of industry with the intentions of an environmentalist. While some of his photos (including the one above) have an urban exploration feel to them, Edward also has photos from a series in China of factories, crammed with workers. His most recent work has been centered on the oil industry, a hot topic of late; so far he’s focused on oil rigs abandoned by their companies. The primary goal of his photography is to show the effects of commercialism on nature and the costs of continued industrialization for us as well as the world.
Beyond Megapixels – Finding Good Subjects to Photograph Part 2
In this post, Steve Russell acts as the ‘Martha Stewart’ of photography and offers up helpful suggestions to prevent artists from becoming bored with their surroundings (i.e. developing ‘photographer’s block’). Steve suggests trying out macro photography, which can turn dull seemingly everyday things into interesting subjects. He also suggests using a prop and playing with the environments in which to put the prop. Steve also offers up some ideas about looking at subjects that seem boring in new ways, by switching focus to patterns and repetition rather than thinking about subjects as a whole. Steve gives a list of other helpful tips for reversing photographer’s block and making everyday surroundings interesting again.
Tiffany Joyce offers up 5 tips for taking pictures in inclement weather. To begin, Tiffany talks about the importance of weatherproofing your equipment (most importantly, your camera) through a number of different means including a zip-lock bag and some electrical tape. She also suggest experimenting with shutter speed and exposure time in order to capture the rain in different ways. In addition to suggesting a wide array of f-stops for a variety of possible shadows present on a rainy day, Tiffany also offers advice about using a fill flash. Tiffany’s tips can help any photographer conquer the elements instead of being limited by them.
BOOOOOOOM! – Emil Kozak
Emil Kozak is a photographer who was born in Denmark but live and works in Barcelona. His work is centralized around the slow pace – easy going way of life in Spain and is inspired by the culture shock she experiences/(experienced). His attitude towards his work is a very ‘do what you love, enjoy what you do… aw hell, just have fun’ kind of view.
BOOOOOOOM! – Martin Hultén
Martin Hultén’s work is done with the intention to question our perceptions and judge between the real and the imaginary. His photography assumes the position of a stranger in a new place. Through this perspective, he wishes to tell stories about things that ‘have never been told before’. His goal is for the audience of his photography to question their own perceptions and to not settle for first impressions because things might not always appear as they seem.
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