Neil Gaiman has one – and if you’re in the Perth CBD this weekend, you can learn how to do it too!
Firstly, what is it? From the Lolmovember site:
A camera originally designed by Russian Professor Radionov for use during the cold war, Lomo’s purpose was for spy games and international espionage. However, the camera failed its inventors intentions, when it was deemed not precise enough, light enough or small enough for Russian secret agents to carry on assignment (even though the camera is not much larger than a cigarette packet)…
“New Generation Lomography” was born when two esoteric Austrian art students, Wolfgang Stranzinger and Matthias Fiegl, stumbled across a second-hand Lomo in a Prague junk shop. Capitalising on the camera’s origins, the pair took shots in true spy style; shooting from the hip, in haphazard directions, to capture their surroundings in a manner that rebelled against the logic of traditional camera composition. The inspired technology of the seemingly humble camera captured moody shots, which boasted obscure light effects against vibrant colour and movement.
I first learned of it thanks to the artistic fantastic Rikki, who you may recall is one of the geniuses behind the Skeptic Zone photoshoot (here’s a shot of Richard Saunders, taken with a Lomo camera!) earlier this year. Head over to the Facebook group for Lomovember and learn more at the official site at http://www.lomovember.com – I’ll be at the workshops on Saturday and Sunday, learning more myself!
Pigeonhole presents LOMOVEMBER, a charity fundraiser showcasing local lowbrow lomographic talent held in conjunction with Movember.
Over 100 images taken by over 40 lomographers will be displayed at a secret venue in the laneway behind Ambar. Block mounted prints will be available for purchase on opening night via silent auction with proceeds going towards prostate cancer research and men’s health as part of Movember.
Please join us on Friday 6 November from 7pm for festivities, prizes, moustaches and more!
Photos on display Sat & Sunday 11am – 5pm ALSO lomo workshops to be held over the weekend for $25 – please register with lomovember@pigeonhole.com.au
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