To coincide with its opening we’re following a week in our new studios.
I’ve spent some time designing these studios so they complement my practise; essentially a white cube, there’s not much preparation needed to set up each day, except for a tripod or loading a camera, everything is in situ.
I just jump straight in barring a cup of tea and some well-chosen vinyl records.
My weapon of choice is the Polaroid Image, which has a quirk that enables perfect double exposures; the only other tools at hand are some sellotape and scissors.
As mentioned previously I'm now applying a new working practice, focusing on the key elements that make up my work..binding, repetition, disguise...to give these centre stage as I felt they'd become lost...so today I'm just sellotaping my face...
The day incorporates then these repeated actions:
In between all of this is some serious lateral thinking, making a mental note of where my limbs are / have been / or are going to be; and I'm limited to only 5 prints per cartridge; much of which I've found out is expired.
The Polaroid Image camera lends an element of chaos to every shoot, I have some control but still each shot is unique and I don't really know what I'll get until the prints developed.
I’ve spent some time designing these studios so they complement my practise; essentially a white cube, there’s not much preparation needed to set up each day, except for a tripod or loading a camera, everything is in situ.
I just jump straight in barring a cup of tea and some well-chosen vinyl records.
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My weapon of choice is the Polaroid Image, which has a quirk that enables perfect double exposures; the only other tools at hand are some sellotape and scissors.
As mentioned previously I'm now applying a new working practice, focusing on the key elements that make up my work..binding, repetition, disguise...to give these centre stage as I felt they'd become lost...so today I'm just sellotaping my face...
The day incorporates then these repeated actions:
- setting a timer; running into position; binding; waiting for flash; going back to the camera; apply double exposure quirk; quickly jump back; bind some more; repeat…
In between all of this is some serious lateral thinking, making a mental note of where my limbs are / have been / or are going to be; and I'm limited to only 5 prints per cartridge; much of which I've found out is expired.
The Polaroid Image camera lends an element of chaos to every shoot, I have some control but still each shot is unique and I don't really know what I'll get until the prints developed.
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| © Hilton Vasey 'Just Waves in Space' |
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| © Hilton Vasey 'Just Waves in Space' |
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| © Hilton Vasey 'Just Waves in Space' |
