hertha

Tag: MFA

  • Book Project: #16 Narrative

    in:
    Book Project: #16 Narrative

    While I was taking pictures the purpose of the individual shots was clear, yet it remained to be seen how they would all fit together to form the story.  I had several components of culture (e.g., language, represented as multi-lingual signs; expression, represented through artworks, architecture, religious symbols, etc.) to orchestrate but I lacked a…

  • Book Project: #15 Personal Style and Approach

    in:

    Our class gathers each week to critique each other’s work as it progresses.  Sort of a socratic approach to learning. The approaches vary quite widely. My approach is purposely systematic: I have a fairly clear sense of the steps I’ll go through, although I recognise that iteration is an important feature of the process. I am…

  • Book Project: #14 Taking Pictures

    in:
    Book Project: #14 Taking Pictures

    It is worth pointing out that the first discussion about taking pictures comes only at the 14th entry.  One reason for this late arrival goes back to one of my objectives: plan before shoot.  So at this point, I have a number of themes, keywords, symbols, etc. that can direct what I should shoot.  …

  • Book Project: #13 Clouds

    in:
    Book Project: #13 Clouds

    So many thoughts: themes, contrasts; words; symbols … Organizing and making sense of it all; getting the confusion under control is a challenge. I’ve created word clouds to pull things together; to help me abstract out the essence.

  • Book Project: #12 What’s the Title?

    in:

    I need a title.  It will set the context for the reader.  For me too. My working title is “The Impact of Globalization on Local Cultures: Or How I learnt to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb.” The subtitle is taken from Dr. Strangelove.  It will need to change, but it’s a start and it will…