mapping the heart
Tuesday, February 9, 2010 at 12:09AM 
Saturday i fell in love
with my sx-70.
One of the many reasons why i'm sure i'll be passionate about photography for the rest of my life is that with each new camera, each new film, there is a period of discovery where you're a beginner again learning a new tool. I love that.
I've had my lovely sx-70 for years, during which it sat on a shelf with the rest of my vintage cameras. Recently some lovely local friends and i put in an order with polapremium and some incredible film travelled halfway across the world and into our hands.
The film in these photos above is called TZ Artistic and it has that gorgeous vintage quality!
Finally that poor lil' camera got taken off the shelf and put to use. Honestly, i wasn't too sure if it actually would work, but thankfully its all good to go. It has so much charm, folds up and fits in a lovley case. Though the thing i love most about that camera is that you can create depth of field with it, some parts being beautifully in focus, others looking almost painterly.
Lots more shots from the beach session with be appearing here (and on my flickr page) soon, but i'm saving a few of my favourites for those who are able to come out to my show this weekend to see first!
The show, called "Mapping the Heart: A Valentine to the City" showcases myself and 3 other artists: Ada Dragomir, Charlotte Hewson and Zinnia Clark. It is being held at 1629 E. Georgia in East Vancouver from 12-5 on Sunday February 14. If you're local, I'd love it if you'd come say hi! Much like our last show in November, there will be ever-flowing tea and fresh baked gluten-free cookies along with a really welcoming and loving vibe!
Its been an interesting last month as I've been sorting through ideas of what to do for the show. Notebooks with jotted shapes and words, canvases being painted, art books from the library with techniques to try. I've loved dabbling in all sorts of techniques, making a beautiful mess. What has ended up being the focus though is the creative tool most present in my life these days, the polaroid. I'm mounting pieces on wood bases and I've gotta confess, they look really lovely. I'm also working on a mixed-media book which is a sort of awkard valentine exploring my relationship to the city.
If you're not local, do expect to see lots of these images in my shop soon, both as prints and with the option of having them mounted on wood!
Reader Comments (10)
These shots are dreamy, Viv. Congrats and good luck with your show!! xoxoxox
sigh.
these photos just invite me to feel calmer and more at peace in my heart.
thank you for this.
can't wait to hear about the show dear girl.
xoxo
viv
i wish
i wish
i wish
i was coming to your show!
i miss you
and
i
LOVE
the photo of you in the post below.
many hearts to you.
c
i second Chrissy....i WISH i could be there cheering on all your amazing photos!! both of these are so calming and peaceful....anxious to see the others when you have them up after your show!!
congrats and enjoy enjoy enjoy my friend!!
xxoxoxoxo
sending hearts....
k
Oh wow, congrats on the show!
I'm so happy that you've fallen in love with SX70. It is the happiest of cameras.
I might have to get in on that Polapremium order with you and your friends next time you do, if you dont mind. :)
I sent u flickrmail.
Hurray for the show and for photographic discovery! I wish I could go see your show. :( Ottawa-Vancouver is just a hop, skip & a jump right? I'll be there in spirit.
Hugs,
Stephanie : )
xo
they so amazing and I can't wait to see more, more more!!! have a great time at the show!
xoxo
Congrats on the show! I wish I was able to attend. I saw that heart photo on your FB profile and fell in love with it.
Good stuff, sister!
Beautiful photos! I wish I had found your blog sooner and had been able to make it to the show. I look forward to seeing more of your work! :)