New Ways of Looking at Old Things
We live in an age where technology changes quickly and frequently, leaving assorted machines behind. Sometimes these machines evoke a certain sense of nostalgia, enough for a small revival among the general population. Typewriters, once effectively used to communicate and write, are replaced by laptops and computers. Music is now heard out of iPods instead of a record player, and photography is now dominated by digital cameras and even cell phones. Yet each of these machines are experiencing a revival of sorts – typewriters are a quirky decorating accessory, record players are a way to enjoy and appreciate the fine details in music, and film photography still remains fairly popular.
This portfolio explores a sense of nostalgia around typewriters, record players, and film cameras. I used a Lensbaby lens with a macro extender to explore nostalgia inducing aspects of a typewriter, record player, and film cameras. The quality of the Lensbaby contributes to a nostalgic feeling while using a digital format. The lens itself is a combination of old and new technology. These things were all once frequently used; perhaps even by several owners, but now they sit unused, as evidenced by dust and stillness.
This portfolio explores a sense of nostalgia around typewriters, record players, and film cameras. I used a Lensbaby lens with a macro extender to explore nostalgia inducing aspects of a typewriter, record player, and film cameras. The quality of the Lensbaby contributes to a nostalgic feeling while using a digital format. The lens itself is a combination of old and new technology. These things were all once frequently used; perhaps even by several owners, but now they sit unused, as evidenced by dust and stillness.