Author name: josephtwx

A designer by profession and an artist at heart, Joseph enjoys playing with photography, writing and theatre.

The Role of Film Photography in an AI World – By Joseph

The position of film photography has never been stronger. Against the intangibility of our virtual reality, the medium of photography and its process gives viewers the craved tangibility of physical reality and tactility. There is now a desire for presence. 

People crave realness, authenticity and tactility in artworks, not one that only possesses a brain but with heart and soul. We want to feel the presence of the artist through the artwork. We desire artworks that serve a purpose, not just to illustrate an idea but to create a sense of awe that increases knowledge. 

The Alchemy of Film Photography – finding my perfect formula – by Joseph Tan

You are reeling your film into the developing tank for the first time, but somehow the film got stuck. In complete darkness, it’s difficult to tell what’s wrong. It’s getting very warm and stuffy because you’ve blocked out all the windows with old rags to lightproof your bathroom. You feel anxious as you start questioning …

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