Showing posts with label Photography. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Photography. Show all posts
Friday, 22 June 2012
Thursday, 21 June 2012
Article 31.1 - Community Kite Project
The picture above says it all - a kid, happily flying a kite. But, it's where he's flying the kite that's pertinent.
He is running through Bishopsgate, in the heart of the City of London. As an adult you would have a hard time taking photos in certain areas within this district. Home to serious industries like banking, there's not much time for playing, unless you count gambling, and then they seem more like full time players.
Just imagine, 3 kids flying kite through the City. The security guard might let off a grin (a rarity). Now, imaging 3 grown men running through the city... Cue, sweaty thumbs on radios and frantic call to the City of London Police (the ones with the flamboyant hats). If you dare go near Liverpool Street Station you might just get shot by one of those small fuckers who over compensate with big guns!
The point is, you can do things as a child that you could only dream of as an adult. You can play and people will encourage you, they'll even smile while you do it. If you should ever chase those dreams as an adult, you will be frowned upon, called loony, locked up or killed.
If you play, you may loose your liberty. Ironic as "kite flying across the globe is synonymous with freedom, the outdoors, imagination and possibilities." - have you ever seen/read kite runner?
Community Kite Project, make kites for everyone. A mission which has seen them hold a residency at SpaceFiftyFour on Rivington Street and travel a little further to Costa Rica (see video below).
On Friday 22nd June, Community Kite Project will be exhibiting their work as part of Article 31.1 x Workshop 44. They believe "fun and imagination are precious commodities", and we agree.
Check out Community Kite Project below. Article 31.1 x Workshop 44 opens this Friday 6-9pm and runs until Sunday 24th.
Wednesday, 20 June 2012
Article 31.1 - Matthew Benson
Signs like the above are ubiquitous in the city... "NO BALL GAMES", "DO NOT CLIMB ON SCAFFOLD".
Not one to be told what he can and can't do Matthew Benson has been ignoring these signs for a while now. You may have seen his pics on BNTL - the crazy shit atop tower blocks or in tunnels.
Signs that say "DO NOT ENTER" just don't run. Imagine if you was a child, and someone said "DO NOT TOUCH". I know what I would do. Presumably it is this same rebellious, playful itch that keep Matthew Benson doing what he does.
Matthew is a player, and the city is his playground.
This coming Friday presents the first chance to see Matthew Benson's work exhibited as part of Article 31.1 x Workshop 44. Photographic work documenting tracks, trains, blocks and roof tops, all within London, will be on show.
Check out a selection of photos below...
Tuesday, 22 May 2012
Nike The Chance: The Reporters
You may have noticed in recent weeks that we are working with Nike on The Chance – an international competition that gives ambitious young football talent an opportunity to play on the big stage and be recognised and scouted by the biggest clubs and coaches on the planet. We've partnered to support the creative element of Nike's global campaign that is simultaneously searching for up-and-coming filmers and photographers – The Reporters.
With so many talented individuals out there creating brilliant images and videos, a wealth of potential‘Reporters’had to be whittled down to just six individuals specialising in either photography or film. The Reporters have started documenting the journey and as proceedings are now underway, we wanted to introduce the final six we've chosen, alongside Nike and project mentor Neil Bedford, to be a part of the creative competition that will be judged by legendary filmmaker Spike Lee.
With so many talented individuals out there creating brilliant images and videos, a wealth of potential‘Reporters’had to be whittled down to just six individuals specialising in either photography or film. The Reporters have started documenting the journey and as proceedings are now underway, we wanted to introduce the final six we've chosen, alongside Nike and project mentor Neil Bedford, to be a part of the creative competition that will be judged by legendary filmmaker Spike Lee.
Akwasi Age: 22
Bafic Age: 18
James Clothier Age: 21
Mollie Mills Age: 19
Ollie Adegboye
Age: 22
Thursday, 10 May 2012
Joe Pepper's Photostream
A couple of weeks ago I stumbled across a Photostream titled Joe Pepper. Which i later came to find belong to a young lady called Evgeniya Chigareva located in a small town in Lithuania, called Vilniu.
Her images are all film and are very impressive, some of the colour tones are just amazing.
I'm absolutely in love with this girl's work. Her stream back dates all the way to 2008, which allows you to see the progression in her skill as a photographer and her decision making in regards to her subjects. The back dated body of work also captures the impact of mother nature within her town. From snow, to rain to sunshine its all there captured on film.
Her images are all film and are very impressive, some of the colour tones are just amazing.
I'm absolutely in love with this girl's work. Her stream back dates all the way to 2008, which allows you to see the progression in her skill as a photographer and her decision making in regards to her subjects. The back dated body of work also captures the impact of mother nature within her town. From snow, to rain to sunshine its all there captured on film.
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