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by Ted Chin

[evermore-grimoire]

The Evermore Grimoire: Finnish Mythology

The Firefox is a mythical and elusive fox of the North that is coveted by hunters in Finnish mythology. According to some folktales, it lives far away in hideouts deep within the woods, or in the north, and very few are said to have seen it. As it runs along the fells, the fox’s flaming tail whips crystals of snow into the sky and the fur scratches the trees, setting the skies on fire. Thus creating the infamous ‘Northern Lights’ which in Finnish translates to ‘revontulet’ meaning ‘fox fires.’ There is a small element of truth in this explanation as the fur can be charged with static energy, producing sparks. It’s also believed that if someone manages to catch the elusive firefox they will become rich and famous beyond their wildest dreams. 

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[artdepo]

Tedslittledream

“Little Red Riding Hood”

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Week 05 | SDL

Rationale & Reflection

"A Last Goodbye" is a very personal piece to me. Just over 2 years ago, my cat Charlie Brown died. Losing a pet is such a strange feeling, especially one that has been with you since you can remember. Animals live in this beautiful state of blissful unawareness. I've always felt that they deserve so much since they never really mean to do wrong because they don't understand. I also have two other pets that are getting old, Nacho and Neo. I have to know and recognise that they will pass, but it hurts to think that they may be alone after. The stairway in this piece represents their journey to a better place—a bridge between the world that they knew and a last goodbye.

I wanted this piece to feel surreal, like a dream but with an odd sense of reality to it. The darker highly saturated blue sky and glowing halos were inspired by art that I saw on my trip to Italy over the break. Looking at art galleries and prior research, I understood that lapis blue and golden halos represent something holy or all powerful. The halos stand out from the background, which makes the animals more focal to the piece but also emphasises their own ethereality.

This work was inspired by ideas from different photographers. Ted Chin (@tedslittledream) is known for his more whimsical and surrealist photo manipulations. His pieces are both visually appealing but also push a deeper meaning and something that is truly connects to the viewer. Erik Johansson is a surrealist who blends both the real with fantasy. He is able to create almost dream-like elements with familiar ideas to create pieces that feel imagined in dreamscape. Both of these photographers influenced the style and ideation for my piece.

From my readings and research throughout this brief, it has become extremely apparent to me that while photography is changing, the concept remains the most important part of creation. Andreia Alves de Oliveira has a slightly differing opinion in her essay "Post-Screen: Intermittence + Interference." She talks about how digital technology has pushed us into a "post-photography" era, where images are not just captured but created. I agree with her to some extent, but I also think that photography has always involved some level of manipulation. Whether it was darkroom techniques like dodging and burning or today’s digital edits, the overall idea of photography as a medium hasn’t really changed, it is just faster and more accessible nowadays.

The ethics of image manipulation are also discussed in the YouTube video "How Photographs Can Tell Lies" by Gwinnett County Public Library. It discusses that the way an image is presented can drastically change its meaning. Photographers have all of the power to warp reality in images, making choices about what to include, exclude, or even completely fabricate. This piece, while deeply personal, also plays with the idea of perception. The stairway is a completely imagined reality. It is literally just a hopeful illusion meant to comfort. “A Last Goodbye” is more than just a goodbye to my pet(s), it is also a reflection on the power that photography has to show our imagination and the way we perceive the world. Through digital manipulation, I have made something that can bridge reality and fantasy. It can offer comfort with the idea of an afterlife for passed animals. It shows that all of photography (and the coinciding photo manipulation) is a tool for both our own personal expressions but also can show how we see and interpret the world. References

Oliveira, Andreia Alves de. "Post-Screen: Intermittence + Interference." Repositorio.ul.pt. "How Photographs Can Tell Lies." YouTube, 2023 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yj0AhfAf_Fs

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[weirdletter]

Invader, by Ted Chin (tedslittledream), via Instagram.

[waltb31]

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[youneedone2]

Unexpected Guest by TedsLittleDream

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Week 03 | SDL

Photographer Exemplars - Ted Chin

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This photomanipulating entitled “Fire alarm, pull hook down once” is not only a beautiful piece visually but also in meaning. In his caption, Chin mentions that this piece is about escaping youth, my interpretation of this is the need to get help. Pulling the fire alarm being a metaphor for a cry for help and the fire over the head being the models thoughts. A really interesting piece that just entices me especially because of how visually interesting it is.

"We will always be by your side" is one of those pieces that just makes you feel things. It represents the idea that pets that have passed, still watch on from above or from the side. The choice to have a second animal just to ensure they aren't alone is so beautiful to me. It is such a sad but such a beautiful piece and it uses very simple lighting and compositing elements.

"An unexpected guest" is just a well-composited image. It uses colour and form to depict the slightly large octopus in the ocean. The contrast in colour from the tentacles in the water vs. the ones above shows the use of tone to make the form fit. Even the reflections make this feel realistic overall, even though we know it isn't.