Smartphones have infiltrated almost every aspect of our lives, so it’s no surprise that they’re now making waves in the art world as well. Discreet, quick and readily accessible, the micro lenses in such phones let professional and amateur photographers alike capture amazing on-the-spot images. Add to this the myriad of photo applications available, and your creative possibilites are unlimited. The only prerequisite is an index finger—one that allows you to “slide to unlock” your potential.
The explosion of mobile photography has inspired Ontario, Canada–based digital artist Daniel Berman to bring the medium out of the digital galleries and into the brick-and-mortar ones. As founder of the Mobile Photography Awards, Berman was overwhelmed by the response to his inaugural call for submissions—more than 2,200 entries from over 100 countries. “I wanted to create a competition that was global in nature,” says Berman.
Deb Evans Braun’s "Into the Wind" is among the 26 award-winning photographs and numerous honorable mentions that will be on display at SF’s Arthaus Gallery from April 5 to June 30. The exhibition kicks off a nationwide tour of the contest’s best entries. “There’s a real freedom that comes with mobile photography,” says Braun, a San Francisco resident and full-time parent who doesn’t always have the time to lug around her traditional camera. “But the most rewarding part is the incredible new circle of artists I’ve been able to share my passion with.”
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Smartphones have infiltrated almost every aspect of our lives, so it’s no surprise that they’re now making waves in the art world ...
This article comes to us courtesy of California Home + Design.
Smartphones have infiltrated almost every aspect of our lives, so it’s no surprise that they’re now making waves in the art world ...
This is truly awesome and the pictures in the slide show are fabulous. I have always loved capturing images and doing post production to add some artistry. With todays tools so handily and readily available I have the opportunity to express myself through my photo's daily. With access to photo sharing sites and the social media available today it is extremely simple to share your work. I also love seeing other peoples work and what they are doing with the technology available. I wish to see the Exhibit if it comes to Los Angeles, CA.
LookatTheBigBrainOnBrad: This is truly awesome and the pictures in the slide
The exhibit is con-currently running at the Orange County Center for Contemporary Art in Santa Ana through the 28th of April. That's as close as we'll get to LA - check http://www.the-mpas.com for info on all of the exhibits. Cheers!
Reservoir_Dan: The exhibit is con-currently running at the Orange County Center
As someone who has always loved photography I feel like I have arrived! I take pictures everyday and have a million and one great ways to share the images I capture!
BlackYowe: As someone who has always loved photography I feel like
Not mind boggling at all - even though none of the images were "photoshopped" they were all done start to finish on mobile phones - the idea isn't to be mind boggled but to come to grips with a changing technology - that people can shoot, process, edit and upload terrific images from a device they put in their pocket.
Reservoir_Dan: Not mind boggling at all - even though none of
Very nice. Smartphone cameras are a great way to allow more people artistic expression. The bar to high-level photography used to be very high, and now it is in everybody's pocket. My first digital camera was something like 1.6 megapixels and now my smartphone is 8! With a little post-production work, anybody can be a true artist, and there's nothing wrong with that. Elitists might object, but letting people tap into their artistic nature can only make the world a better place.
Gronkie: Very nice. Smartphone cameras are a great way to allow
Hi Gronkie - while I do agree that giving more people access to artistic tools is a good thing I have to disagree that a "little post-production work can make anyone a true artist." - I have a guitar but I'm no musician and I'm far from an musical "artist" - but yes, I think the more that we tap into our artistic nature the better the world will be. Cheers!
Reservoir_Dan: Hi Gronkie - while I do agree that giving more
If you play that guitar, then you are a musician, and if you try to compose, or even work up your own arrangements of favorite songs, then you are a musical artist. One doesn't have to make money or even let anyone else know of their artistic endeavor to be an artist. I like to set the bar for artistic expression pretty low so that anyone can feel comfortable being a participant in the arts rather than just an observer.
Gronkie: If you play that guitar, then you are a musician,
You really should go see the exhibit - the printed images are splendid. Some as big as 18x24 - although we hear a lot of comments from the hundreds of visitors, low-resolution isn't one of them. Resolution just isn't an issue if one is skilled at re-sizing before printing. Glad you like the compositions and ideas!
Reservoir_Dan: You really should go see the exhibit - the printed
Also, I have to say that the resolution of the slideshow is extremely low - that has nothing to do with the quality of the images. Please don't mistake the slideshow for the actual images which are far, far higher quality.
Reservoir_Dan: Also, I have to say that the resolution of the
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