Photography is a new the media. A new form of so called art that’s actually assisted with the new found technology that evolves from time to time. No matter how much we praise the almighty Canon 1Ds Mark III. Deep down, we know, there’s more to come and soon will be replaced with yet another and another, only time will tell. One thing for certain, technology never stops so does our beloved toy.
Speaking of toys, this is what this whole article should be about. You know, talking about cameras and stuff, sometimes I just get too excited. Pardon me on that. Back on track, being a photographer unlike other profession, it’s just so easy to jump in. All you need is to crack your bank account and get yourself all the luxury stuffs money can buy and out of no time, you’re are a photographer. The question remain is that, what exactly is the counter measurement here? As far as I can barely think of, there is none.
Photographers are not being made of, they emerge within the crowd. Finding that single shot that often take days, now that’s a photographer. Today, photography has become unlikely a trend if I must say. The good thing is, the manufacturers make better money but how exactly does it help the art scene that was once and still, highly criticized for not being the real art form.
To some, it’s not the point where a painting is much more valuable compared to a photograph just because it’s made on canvas not printed on a photo printer. It’s the creativity that matters they say but looking up to the finishing of the images, it’s the machine that does the job again. We’re just pretty much doing the camera a favor by pressing the shutter at our chosen place and time. Amazing doesn’t it? Probably that is why, even for the very foundation of the well known Singapore Art scene with huge exhibition hall like the 2902 Gallery, some stunning works worth nothing better than just stock images.
At times, it makes me wonder why those images in the good old days appear to be more valuable. Perhaps the efforts that being put in, just pays off back in return. Sigh.
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