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.]
shits fucking Epic, mad show reel.
Thank you, I like the idea of blurring the lines between your professional life and your art. That’s something I want to do more of in the future.
Thanks for the continued inspiration Chase, this video is beautifully done and does a great job of telling your project’s story. Thank you also for saying that a firm line between fine art and commercial work is bull**it. I completely, completely agree.
Dear Chase & Crew,
Thanks for the amazing clip. May I just say that the clip itself was a moment of escape for me. The music, dialogue and accompanying imagery were like poetry to my ears.
I woke up 3 hours earlier than i needed to this morning. There is nothing quite like the intensity of the sun, rising and then hovering slightly above the horizon. The colour palette is amazing.
I wish you all a fantastic day from Sydney, Australia.
Many thanks,
David Bakunowicz
Erik or Chase. Thanks for sharing this great video. Was wondering if you wouldn’t mind sharing where in the city Chase is shooting the skyline from at the 3:30 mark? Where he is on the rocks right by the river. Would love to know. Thanks.
That’s East River Park in Brooklyn. About 2 minutes after we shot that we got kicked out by park security for not having a permit to shoot with our tripod/slider dolly combo. Shame.
Thanks, Erik. Born and raised New Yorker living in BK, but never made it down there. Will give it a shot. Appreciate it.