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Saturday Poetry – ‘Enough’ by Andru Defeye: A Beautiful Fusion of Words and Mobile Art
This week’s Saturday Poetry brings you the soul-stirring poem titled ‘Enough’ by the talented Andru Defeye. His poetic prowess has garnered recognition, with Sacramento Magazine listing him as one of the city’s hundred business leaders in 2021. Moreover, California State University, Sacramento, has nominated him to receive an honorary doctorate, a testament to his impact on the artistic community. Defeye’s contributions extend beyond his poetry; he served as the director of communications for Sol Collective from 2009 to 2020. He is also the visionary behind Zero Forbidden Goals, a support system dedicated to fostering arts equity, experiences, and education among creatives. In a remarkable achievement, Defeye was honored as the…
Photo Book Review – British Isles Unveiled: Jamie Hawkesworth’s Visual Ode to the Spirit of Britain
Photo Book Review – British Isles Unveiled: Jamie Hawkesworth’s Visual Ode to the Spirit of Britain Jamie Hawkesworth’s remarkable photo book, “British Isles,” is an exquisite exploration of the diverse tapestry that forms the very essence of the United Kingdom. Through his keen eye and empathetic lens, Hawkesworth presents an intimate portrait of the British people, their landscapes, and the everyday moments that define their lives. This captivating collection of photographs showcases the soul of Britain in all its raw and unfiltered glory. From the bustling streets of London to the serene landscapes of the Scottish Highlands, “British Isles” is a visual love letter to the essence of this remarkable…
Book Review – SCUM Manifesto Reconstructed: Justine Kurland’s Feminist Journey of Reclamation
Book Review – SCUM Manifesto Reconstructed: Justine Kurland’s Feminist Journey of Reclamation Introduction: Justine Kurland’s “Scum Manifesto” emerges as a daring and uncompromising initiative, inspired by Valerie Solanas’ groundbreaking feminist tract, the SCUM (Society for Cutting Up Men) Manifesto. In her transformative volume, “SCUMB Manifesto,” Kurland embarks on a powerful journey of reclaiming history, dismantling the patriarchy, and subverting the male-dominated photographic canon. Through the medium of collage, Kurland disrupts the conventional narratives, questioning the imposition of straight white male perspectives in art and challenging the very essence of visual and social representation. This feminist review delves into the intricacies of Kurland’s work, exploring the potency of collage as a…
Book Review – A Pound of Pictures: Alec Soth’s Eclectic Ode to the Photographic Medium
Book Review – A Pound of Pictures: Alec Soth’s Eclectic Ode to the Photographic Medium Introduction: “A Pound of Pictures” presents a captivating journey through the lens of acclaimed photographer Alec Soth, showcasing an entirely new collection of work produced between 2018 and 2021. This stream-of-consciousness celebration of the photographic medium takes readers on a winding road trip of imagery, capturing a diverse array of subjects that range from the enigmatic allure of Buddhist statues and birdwatchers to the carefree spirit of sun-seekers and the stoic presence of busts portraying Abraham Lincoln. Through this book, Soth reflects on the profound desire to capture and immortalize experiences through printed images, exploring…
Book Review – Topographies: Aerial Surveys of the American Landscape by Stephen Shore
Book Review – Topographies: Aerial Surveys of the American Landscape by Stephen Shore Stephen Shore’s latest body of work, Topographies: Aerial Surveys of the American Landscape, takes us on a mesmerizing visual journey through the diverse landscapes of Montana, North Carolina, New York, and beyond. Through a series of aerial photographs captured by drones from 2020 onwards, Shore presents an arresting portrayal of the delicate interplay between nature and human intervention in the American scenery. All images – Courtesy of the artist and MACK. Revisiting the original ambitions of the iconic 1975 exhibition ‘New Topographics,’ Shore employs a fresh aerial viewpoint to reexamine the movement’s core concerns: the objective depiction…
Which Apps Are We Using This Month? with Petyr Campos
Welcome to TheAppWhisperer’s new section, “Which apps are we using this month” series, where we discover which apps you are particularly enjoying. Kicking us off today is non-other than Award Winning Mobile Artist Petyr Campos. Hello, I am Petyr Campos aged 55. I live in San Francisco, CA and I work as an IT Manager at a software company. I’ve been creating photography with the iPhone for at least 10 years now. I started using the iPhone for photography when my DSLR broke with the 2nd generation iPhone. I’ve segmented my work into three areas, concert photography, my surfer series I’ve been working on for 10 years and misc which includes everything…
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The Greatest Mobile Photography & Art Flickr/Instagram Showcase – 23 July 2023
The Greatest Mobile Photography & Art Flickr/Instagram Showcase – 23 July 2023 Our mobile photography and art community never ceases to amaze us with your incredible talent and creativity. This week, we have been blown away by the submissions to TheAppWhisperer, which showcases the very best in mobile photography and digital art. From stunning landscapes to intimate portraits, the photos and artwork featured on the site this week are a testament to the versatility and power of mobile devices as tools for creative expression. Each image tells a unique story, capturing a moment in time or conveying a particular emotion or mood. Whether capturing the beauty of the natural world…
Saturday Poetry – ‘Crossing the Line’ by E. Ethelbert Miller
Saturday Poetry – ‘Crossing the Line’ by E. Ethelbert Miller This week’s Saturday Poetry matched with mobile photography/art is entitled ‘Crossing the Line’ by E. Ethelbert Miller. “I wrote this poem at The Line Hotel in Washington, D.C. It’s an outgrowth of a meeting with my friend Maria Otero who was born in Bolivia. In the first stanza, there is a reference to miners. We all struggle to mine love in our relationships. The poem focuses on the commitment required to maintain a friendship over decades. It’s about aging and acknowledging another person’s beauty and how it changes, but is forever eternal. What holds the poem together is the ritual…
AppArt School – New immersive AR experience brings student creativity to life
AppArt School -New immersive AR experience brings student creativity to life Australian artists create a new immersive educational experience, inspiring global co-creation and connection to the environment, powered by iPad Pro and Apple Pencil Inspired by a curiosity for the natural world, Deep Field is a new immersive art experience and app created by celebrated Australian artists and creative technologists Tin Nguyen and Edward Cutting of Tin&Ed, using iPad Pro and Apple Pencil. Initially available at the Art Gallery of New South Wales in Sydney and the Getty Center in Los Angeles, the interactive augmented reality (AR) and sonic experience enables students and families around the world to co-create and connect in…
What Apps Are We Using This Month? with Laika
Welcome to TheAppWhisperer’s new section, “What apps are we using this month” series, where we discover which apps you are particularly enjoying. Kicking us off today is non-other than notable Mobile Artist Laika. Hello☺️ I’m Laika, a 40-year-old photographer currently based in London. I’ve always had a creative side, I used to be a dancer, but now I specialise in abstract and nature photography. I would like to share my knowledge and insights through the exciting realm of photography focusing on apps which complement the increasingly powerful tool that we all carry in our pockets—the mobile! As technology has advanced, so has the image quality of our mobile devices. I am…
