Camera installation
The first video is of an exhibition-style installation of cameras used and built to create projects for MFA Studio 1 , Assignment 2, the second shows experimenting with installation presentation of pinhole cameras constructed for the MFA Studio project.
Keywords
Studio 1, Camera installation, Lomography, Large format, 35mm, Pinhole, DIY pinhole
Bibliography
Damage, Zo. 2022. “Installation of cameras”. Zo Damage. June 17, 2022. YouTube video, 01:35. https://youtu.be/Coc8hPJ_ajM.
Group crit 1
Equanimity was shown for the first Studio 1 'Group Crit'. I felt most attempted to 'assert' knowledge (Foucault 2020, 1–153) of the photographic process rather than deconstructing and feedback to 'artworks' (although I do believe that it was given with no ill intent). This response to experimental or alternative modes of photography is commonplace. Contemporary photographer Adam Fuss discusses how the 'technical' is often raised in viewing works stating that 'technical' is irrelevant. Fuss (2011, 00:38) asserts, "We have the illusion that we're going to understand [the image] by a piece of technical information". The artist continues, stating, "I don't see it happen with painting. I don't see people say, 'Hey, did you use a number seven brush and cadmium three'?". Despite coming a long way with being objective in critiques, I grew impatient and frustrated and 'reacted' rather than 'responded', the Group Crit has provided practical prompts to further improve my people skills (which are not my strong point).
Zo Damage, Equanimity, 2022, (IRL) Archival pigment print from scan of original 35mm negative, 1100x360mm
Definition
equanimity
noun
mental or emotional stability or composure, especially under tension or strain; calmness; equilibrium. (dictionary.com)
Keywords
MFA, Studio 1, Equanimity, Group crit, Freeway, 35mm, Film photography
Bibliography
"Definition Of Equanimity". dictionary.com. Accessed April 28, 2022. https://www.dictionary.com/browse/equanimity.
Foucault, Michel. 2020. Power. 3rd ed. UK: Penguin.
Fuss, Adam. 2011. "A&A Portrait - Adam Fuss". 123marketstreet. March 30, 2011. YouTube video, 02:03. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QxpeNIN0iRA.
S1 Week 3: Pinhole and Diana
Medium format lomo
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Long exposure pinhole paper negatives
Figure 3. Scan of paper negative captured with an exposure of four days using my handmade Ilford 5x7” paper box pinhole camera
Figure 4. Digitally inverted scan of paper negative captured with an exposure of four days using my handmade Ilford 5x7” paper box pinhole camera
Figure 5. Scan of paper negative captured with an exposure of four days using my handmade coffee can pinhole camera
Figure 6. Digitally inverted scan of paper negative captured with an exposure of four days using my handmade coffee can pinhole camera
Figure 7. Scan of coffee can pinhole camera solarised paper negative (three day exposure)
Figure 8. Digitally inverted scan of coffee can pinhole camera solarised paper negative (three day exposure)
4x5 pinhole paper positives
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Figure 11. Scan of paper negative captured with Ilford 5x7” paper box pinhole camera
Figure 12. Digitally inverted scan of paper negative captured with Ilford 5x7” paper box pinhole camera
Keywords
Studio 1, Week 3, Pinhole photography, Lomography, 120mm, 35mm, Paper negative, Solarising, Darkroom
Bibliography
PLASTICPOPSICLE. 2013. "Lomography - 6 Must-Try Tips For The Diana F+". Lomography. https://www.lomography.com/magazine/252635-6-must-try-tips-for-the-diana-f-plus.
S1 Week 2: 120mm lomo, 35mm and making cameras
Making pinhole cameras
Figure 1. Pinhole camera made from cardboard gift box
Figure 2. Pinhole camera made from Ilford 5x7” MGIV paper box
Figure 3. Pinhole camera made from coffee can
Figure 4. Scanned paper negative from test exposure captured with Ilford box pinhole camera (Figure 2)
Figure 5. Scanned paper negative from test exposure captured with Ilford box pinhole camera (Figure 2)
Figure 6. Digitally inverted scan of paper negative from test exposure captured with Ilford box pinhole camera (Figure 2)
Figure 7. Digitally inverted scan of paper negative from test exposure captured with Ilford box pinhole camera (Figure 2)
4x5” pinhole paper negatives
Figure 8. Scanned paper negative captured with 4x5” large format camera
Figure 9. Digitally inverted scan of paper negative captured with 4x5” large format camera
35mm photography
To alleviate the frustration of developing my practice in pinhole photography and with the Diana F+, I shot a roll of 35mm film with the EOS3 riding home from work along the Merri Creek Trail through Thomastown and the Upfield Shared Path through Coburg and Brunswick. Frankly, I needed a reminder that I do know how to use a film camera and take a photograph and get loose myself in developing 35mm negatives.
Figure 10. Sharp left, 2022, scan of original 35mm negative
Figure 11. Mohawk Merri, 2022, scan of original 35mm negative
Figure 12. Pearville, 2022, scan of original 35mm negative
Figure 13. Charred, 2022, scan of original 35mm negative
Figure 14. Hard right … harsh reality, 2022, scan of original 35mm negative
Figure 15. All aboard, 2022, scan of original 35mm negative
Keywords
Studio 1, Week 2, 35mm, Pinhole cameras, Paper negatives, Experimental photography