Analog Forever Magazine - Edition 10 Artist Announcement!
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Analog Forever Magazine proudly unveils its much-anticipated tenth edition (pre-order here), set to grace shelves and mailboxes in early November 2024. This edition is not just a publication but a journey into the soul of film and analog photography, brought to life by ten visionary analog and experimental photographers from around the world. Each artist in this edition challenges the norms, using their cameras to weave stories that captivate and inspire.
In this 150+ page compendium, readers will be treated to exclusive interviews with visual artists such as Silke Seybold, Anne Berry, Chris Round, and Everett Kennedy Brown. Additionally, the magazine will feature captivating portfolios from Nastya Gornaya, Harley Cowan, Bridget Conn, Ramona Zordini, David Emitt Adams, and Jessica Somers, offering a profound insight into the world of analog photography and the artists that inhabit it.
In addition, our staff has selected 16 stand-out images for our column, Heart of the Issue, which allows us to publish single images from great artists we think you should know! Congratulations to Teri Figliuzzi, John Hesketh, Thomas Carr, Robert Stivers, Ben Parks, Beth Maciorowski, Nicole Peattie, Rosemarie Haak, Carlton P. Henkes, Michael Jelks, Roy Vice, Gene X Hwang, Amy Marie Gladding, Chad Coombs, Matthew Hatfield, and Natalia Filatova.
We are thrilled to present you with this preview of the artists selected for Analog Forever Magazine’s tenth edition to satisfy your senses until you can hold this 150+ page publication in your hands. Please enjoy this sneak peek, explore the artists’ websites, follow them on social media, and get ready for the tenth part of our analog photography revolution!
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Analog Forever Magazine - Edition 10 Artist Selection
Interview: Silke Seybold
Bönnigheim, Germany
“The darkroom recharged me, and the adventures that I had in Detroit were my fuel to keep going.”
Silke Seybold’s journey from the rigid structures of Germany to the wild, untamed ruins of Detroit is nothing short of exhilarating. In this captivating interview, she recounts how the abandoned buildings of Detroit became both her playground and her muse, driving her to explore photography in deeply personal ways. Stripping down to her bare self, she immersed herself in these forgotten spaces, using her art to mirror the decay and liberation she felt within. This is a tale of danger, discovery, and an unbreakable bond with a city that allowed her to reinvent herself in the most unexpected ways.
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Interview: Chris Round Sydney, Australia
"It's about acknowledging our role as integral parts of the natural world and understanding the myriad complexities and tensions between our interventions and the environment."
In the wake of COP27, Chris Round’s In The Shadows of Pharaohs emerges as a poignant reflection on Egypt’s battle between preserving its ancient legacy and facing today's environmental crises. This interview reveals how Round captures the tension between the timeless grandeur of Egypt’s monuments and the relentless encroachment of urban development. His images, like the empty chairs aligned with the Great Pyramids, serve as stark reminders of the disconnect between past and present. As the Nile struggles under the weight of climate change and overpopulation, Round’s work urges us to confront the delicate balance between maintaining our cultural heritage and advancing into an uncertain future.
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Interview: Anne Berry
Atlanta, Georgia, USA
“In nature we will find truth, wholeness, and reconciliation. I often experience things that are beyond my understanding, especially relating to communicating with animals. I’m always seeking this invisible connection, which touches something eternal, something not manmade.”
Anne Berry, hailing from the vibrant landscapes of Georgia, has carved her niche in the world of photography with her evocative and soul-stirring depictions of the natural world and its ethereal inhabitants. Her work, a symphony of light, shadow, and emotion, transcends mere images to become a profound commentary on the connection between humans and nature. Anne's lens captures not just the beauty of her subjects but their intrinsic spirit, composing a world that invites viewers to ponder, feel, and connect.
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Interview: Everett Kennedy Brown
Kyoto, Japan
"I feel like an archaeologist of the Japanese soul; unearthing the hidden histories of my adopted home."
Everett Kennedy Brown’s exploration of Japan’s spiritual and cultural depths is nothing short of mesmerizing. In this interview, he reveals how his work, deeply influenced by Zen Buddhism and Shugendo, goes beyond traditional photography to unearth the hidden histories and spiritual energies that permeate the Japanese landscape. Brown’s images, created through the meticulous wet-plate collodion process, capture the essence of omokage—the lingering aura of memories that infuse places and moments with life. His approach, blending photography with ancient rituals and environmental attunement, challenges us to see the world through a lens that transcends time and space. This is not just an artistic journey; it’s a profound cultural exploration that bridges the past, present, and future in ways that resonate deeply with the Japanese soul.
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Feature: Nastya Gornaya
Saint Petersburg, Russia
"Through my art, I invite viewers to empathize with the emotions of the characters depicted, to ponder their position in the world, and to reflect on our collective role within it."
Nastya Gornaya’s work with double-exposure photography is an enthralling journey into the intersection of humanity and the natural world. Drawing inspiration from the serene beauty of Saint Petersburg. Gornaya’s images transcend traditional photography to reveal deeper narratives of emotion and place. Using her Zenit camera, she skillfully blends urban and natural elements, crafting visual stories that explore themes of isolation, transformation, and inner peace. Gornaya’s approach invites viewers to engage with the layers of meaning in her work, offering a window into the complex interplay between the external world and the internal landscape of human emotion. This is not just a creative process; it’s a profound exploration of the human spirit.
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Feature: Harley Cowan
Portland, Oregon, USA
"Climate change is putting all manner of architectural cultural heritage at risk of loss and deterioration, but polar regions are being affected at a much faster pace than the rest of the world. When it comes to historic places, the time to document is now."
Within the visual arts, Harley Cowan stands as a marker of preservation and artistic endeavor. Born under the expansive skies of Spokane, WA and raised amidst the tranquil surroundings of Richland, WA, Cowan's journey into the creative domain was as inevitable as the passage of time. His early forays into art, marked by the tender encouragement of a mother who saw brilliance in a kindergarten sketch of a dinosaur, set the stage for a life interwoven with the pursuit of beauty and the documentation of history.
Feature: Bridget Conn
Nashville, Indiana
“With chemigrams, it's all inherent in that silver gelatin paper I fell in love with all those years ago. There's so much potential just in that piece of paper.”
Bridget Conn’s exploration of chemigrams showcases her deep engagement with the material possibilities of silver gelatin paper. By embracing the unpredictable interactions of chemistry and light, Conn creates abstract works that prioritize the process as much as the final image. Her approach highlights the tactile and experimental nature of analog photography, inviting viewers to consider the artistic potential that lies within the medium itself. Conn’s work encourages a thoughtful exploration of the creative process, where the unexpected outcomes of chemigrams serve as a reminder of the beauty found in embracing uncertainty.
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Feature: Jessica Somers
Terryville, Connecticut, USA
“The photographer is always in the image in some way, especially with still life where you’re really controlling that environment. I like exploring the idea of, ‘This is how I see myself, this is how I wish I was, these are other people that I wish I could be.”
Jessica Somers’s My Trinity is a Fortress offers a deeply personal exploration of nontraditional family dynamics through meticulously crafted photographic tableaus. Her work transcends conventional family portraits, using silver gelatin prints to capture the emotional complexity of her bond with her husband and their dog, Grover. Somers’s images blend the ethereal with the everyday, creating scenes that are both intimate and universally resonant. By incorporating elements of fantasy and symbolism, she delves into themes of identity, belonging, and the evolving nature of family. Somers’s photography invites viewers to reflect on the richness of their own familial connections, challenging traditional definitions of family in the process.
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Feature: David Emitt Adams
Phoenix, Arizona
“My work is a conversation with history, a space in which photography can haunt itself. At this intersection of the old and the new, I create photographic objects and installations that comment on both our history and current state of existence.”
Despite hundreds of years of technological invocations, a handful of artists still use every historic photographic process ever developed today. David Emitt Adams is one of those photographers. Who is David Emitt Adams? In a nutshell, David is a photographer and educator based in the Southwest. He is known for using wet-plate collodion chemistry and his custom-built ultra-large-format camera to capture images directly on the surface of found metal objects.
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Feature: Ramona Zordini
Zamora, Castilla Y LEÓN, Spain
“Each photograph is carefully planned in terms of the number of tears and their shape but this technique is often unpredictable and allows me to extrapolate the wonder of experimentation every time.”
In the evocative world of photography, where the intangible becomes tangible and the unseen is brought to light, Ramona Zordini sets herself apart as an artist of introspective exploration and boundless creativity. Her journey, deeply rooted in the industrial landscapes of Brescia, Italy, transcends the conventional boundaries of the medium, entering into the realms of psycho-physical transformation and the fluidity of change. Through her process and beyond, Zordini's art is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the transformative power of visual storytelling.
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Art, particularly in the realm of analog photography, serves as a powerful medium for connection in an increasingly fragmented world. In times of conflict and division, it is art that unites us, transcending borders and cultural divides. This edition of Analog Forever celebrates the diverse individuals who continue to shoot film, each with their own unique perspective and story. These photographers, from all corners of the globe, use their cameras not just to capture images, but to build bridges between people.
Film photography, with its tangible and deliberate nature, encourages us to slow down and truly see the world around us—and in doing so, we begin to see each other. In a world often defined by discord, the act of creating and sharing art reminds us of our shared humanity. The images and narratives within this edition highlight the profound ways in which art fosters empathy and understanding.
As you explore Edition 10, I hope you find not only inspiration but also a sense of community—a reminder that despite the chaos, art remains a steadfast rock, guiding us toward connection and peace.
Welcome to Edition 10. Let it be your sanctuary in these turbulent times.
- Michael Behlen, Founder
Analog Forever Magazine
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Analog Forever Magazine Edition 10 includes interviews with Silke Seybold, Anne Berry, Chris Round, and Everett Kennedy Brown, accompanied by portfolio features of Nastya Gornaya, Harley Cowan, Bridget Conn, Ramona Zordini, David Emitt Adams, and Jessica Somers.