LIGHT IS THE BASIS FOR PHOTOGRAPHY. OUR CRAFT IS ABOUT DOCUMENTING IT OR MANIPULATING IT TO SHAPE A NARRATIVE.
OUR 70TH PRINT EDITION shares contemporary visual depictions of electromagnetic radiation and its unique qualities, opening our eyes to the power of light through a new lens.
A photographer once approached me with an interesting idea for an article that has stayed with me for years. We talked about the quality of light in different parts of the world and how light varies in different geographies. I had witnessed this myself in my own travels but lacked a way to explain this with words. I have always hoped that this person would follow through with the proposed article, but perhaps, describing qualities of light in words is a futile exercise anyway.
The artists in this issue work with light as the basis of their photography, taking their explorations to new levels. Ann Piché crafts her images featuring light as her central subject; while Thierry du Bois creates abstract visions from the glow of urban architecture at night; and Vicki Dasilva uses light as a tool to create graffiti only visible with a camera. Meanwhile, Adam Swica, Rita Leistner and Don Mckellar play with light to create visual narratives for viewers to question.
Looking ahead, our Fall 2024 edition will explore what photographs do best: stop time. Capturing a moment, whether a split-second action or an encapsulation of the slow passage of time, is one of the most beautiful and impactful things a single image can convey. This upcoming edition will present photography that reveals TIME. If your work embraces time from a fresh perspective, find out more about making a submission on our website.
“In the right light, at the right time, everything is extraordinary.” — Aaron Rose
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