What camera do you use?
I use different cameras, always analogue, depending on the projects: a polaroid sx70 , a Nikon FM10 , to my medium format hasselblad . I build my own cameras as well , from boxes to cans or objects I find around.
What is your favorite filmstock?
I like to experiment with expired films and chemical manipulations over polaroids, as well as the ilford HP5 400 iso for B&W and Kodak Porta for colour.
For the photo submitted, why is it your favourite?
These photos are made with different mediums I use for my work : from polaroid to 35mm to pinhole cameras. I usually concentrate on the manipulation of the image and paper with chemicals as to express my own point of view on the subject I shoot.
My work has the aim of denoting a need for an image that goes beyond the documentary commitment, This research seeks the pure view. with the photographic medium I try to question the relationship with reality.
The techniques I use both during shooting and printing involve both manual and craftwork that go against the excessive sharpness of digital photography.
In my artistic pursue, I explore old photographic techniques in an attempt to create visions that go beyond the mere representation of reality but take on subconscious meanings.
Margherita Chiarva