by David Epp
September 28 to October 29, 2023
In 1976, my dad gave me his old Pentax camera. I remember finding a way to stop the film from advancing to make double exposures. You could also run the film through the camera twice and create double xposures, or spend hours in a darkroom testing and waiting. The three black and white pictures are from the 1970s.
Much later digital photography enabled this creative play to take place much faster. Six years ago, I began exploring different apps. on my iPhone. This enabled me to create a range of retro-styled images based on various filters.
Every day in 2023 I try to walk 10,000 steps. My iPhone frequently pauses mid step as stop to ponder a subject. I shoot it from different angles, knowing that I blend the images later on. From endless experimentation I began to find images that blended well with others. Sometimes, surprising results uncover new subject matter, and a new line of inquiry. I enjoy the interplay between intent and chance and my steps fly by with my watchful eye. I then adhere these prints to wood panels that I paint with acrylics.
(Also, with the extra room in this space I’ve added a few acrylic, and watercolour paintings.)
Enjoy!
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Email: eppix7@gmail.com Phone: 250-588-1428 Art Instagram: eppi.center Music and video Instagram: davidtepp