You have certainly heard this from me before, but the more I think about it, study it, and live it, the more I can say definitively that the photographic snapshot has quietly emerged as one of our culture’s–if not the world’s–most unsung creative heroes. (Here’s some deeper explanation.)
This little film is an exploration and summary of some thoughts and personal experiences, having just recently carved out a month to live with the snapshot top of mind via the Dasein: Invitation to Hang installation during my month-long artist in residency at the Ace Hotel NYC.
While this story is quite a personal one, I hope it carries a collective meaning back to you and your life. For the film’s simple aim is to make a case that a more creative life–through whatever mechanism you can use to break your life out of routine and for however much time you can allot–is one more worth living.
Thanks and love.
[much gratitude to my entire crew, especially erik hecht for all the effort on this work] [UPDATE: if you’re a gear/techie head and want to see how this short film was shot, using what gear/techniques, check out this post here.]
“…to make a case that a more creative life–through whatever mechanism you can use to break your life out of routine and for however much time you can allot–is one more worth living.” Chase, I have been saying this for so many years. I couldn’t fathom how people could live life from a non-creative approach.
Well done Chase! It’s a cool work and this is a nice video where you say good things on a beautiful soundtrack! It’s simply perfect to me.
Best,
Eliano
Olá Chase! Leio sempre seu blog (Google Translator). Não falo inglês, mas seus vídeos são sempre inspiradores para mim; sempre capto algo. Ousada sugestão: ponha legendas em seus vídeos, se não em português, mas em espanhol. Certamente você estará contribuindo ainda mais com muitos outros além de mim. Deus o abençoe. Ainda mais sucesso, inspiração e prazer ao fotografar/criar.
It does carry a collective meaning and i like it. Thanks.