"art as resurrection of art gave prominence to three formal principles - allusion, parody, quotation. Of these, the first is the most profound, the true ghostly principle of historical revival, since by allusion the thing alluded to is both there and not there ... Allusion is the basis upon which painting could, step by step, dispense with depiction without loss of meaning. On the contrary, depiction as was already well realised in the nineteenth century, could be an obstacle to communication of the artists' meaning, besides having its age-old mystery extracted by the camera..."
- Harold Rosenberg in his book on Arshile Gorky
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Quoting from Cartier-Bresson:
'For me the camera is a sketch book, an instrument of intuition and spontaneity, the master of the instant which, in visual terms, questions and decides simultaneously. In order to "give a meaning" to the world, one has to feel involved in what one frames through the viewfinder. This attitude requires concentration, discipline of mind, sensitivity, and a sense of geometry. It is by economy of means that one arrives at simplicity of expression. To take a photograph is to hold one's breath when all faculties converge in a face of fleeing reality. It is at that moment that mastering an image becomes a great physical and intellectual joy.'
'For me the camera is a sketch book, an instrument of intuition and spontaneity, the master of the instant which, in visual terms, questions and decides simultaneously. In order to "give a meaning" to the world, one has to feel involved in what one frames through the viewfinder. This attitude requires concentration, discipline of mind, sensitivity, and a sense of geometry. It is by economy of means that one arrives at simplicity of expression. To take a photograph is to hold one's breath when all faculties converge in a face of fleeing reality. It is at that moment that mastering an image becomes a great physical and intellectual joy.'
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What is 'Natalie in June'?
'Natalie in June' is a site dedicated as my photo journal, putting together selections of images. My interest in capturing images began in high school when I did video recording and until I bought my first Canon A70 when I entered university, I made use of my father's Nikon film camera at times. I am now using Canon 350D to capture my images. The subject matters span through the artificial cityscape and the natural landscape. I also enjoy documenting how city changes or impacts lives.
Why did I name it 'June'? My birthday is in June and it is always significant. It also reminds me how time passes by and that I have grown to understand, observe and experience things around me. As my photos narrates what I perceive, 'June' will mean giving life to thoughts.
Why did I name it 'June'? My birthday is in June and it is always significant. It also reminds me how time passes by and that I have grown to understand, observe and experience things around me. As my photos narrates what I perceive, 'June' will mean giving life to thoughts.
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