Crina, there is too much to say. You always give me pause to think and reflect. Thank you for that. Regarding the dilemma about the workspace, this dilemma is real. I cannot tell you how many times mine has been arranged and rearranged and the more effort, the less efficient! Also, these images of Cadequés are outstanding!! I love the colors and your composition and framing. Bravo! "A photograph is a meeting place where the interests of the photographer, the photographed, the viewer and those who are using the photograph are often contradictory." John and I are in agreement. I wrote a piece on this earlier this year, though I can't find it readily. It's a fascinating statement.
Thank you, Juliette, as silly as it may seem, your comments always make me feel better about my photography and also try to do better next time. And yes, Berger was absolutely brilliant.
Dear Crina, how wonderful to receive your letter today. I have been transported to the Costa Brava, walking in your footsteps. I must say that I envy you your offices, photos studio and beautiful desk. I dream of having my own workspace, although I'm so used to doing everything with my laptop that I rarely write anything by hand. Until recently I had an office at school but I am now sharing a large space with colleagues. I have a desk and most of my books are in boxes in my classroom. Maybe one day I'll have enough space at home to put them back on shelves. Thank you for taking the time to write this fascinating letter and for your evocative pictures. Almost as good as going on holiday! I've never visited Cadequés or Portlligat and I confess to not much liking the fascist sympathising Dali (or Avida Dollars, as Breton called him). But such beautiful light and intriguing shapes. Thanks for your experiența spațiului. Pe curând. J
Thanks, Jon. I'm glad you enjoyed the photos; I'm a bit behind with everything, as usual, returning from a holiday comes with the pain of dealing with all sorts of backlogs. Make no mistake, I'm not a big fan of Avida Dollars (yes, I knew this nickname), but without him, I might have missed this wonderful gem of Catalunya. You win some, you lose some. I'll try to put together a bit of France soon-ish.
As for my desk, yes, it's nice and comfortable, I wish I were more productive, but it is what it is.
Ah, the neoliberal productivity paradox. I can spend a lot of time and energy producing nothing of much value. I think that's why I like thinking of photography as a hobby and enjoy being an amateur. I really hope I haven't contributed to your anxiety. I really appreciate this collaboration but I don't want there to be any pressure attached. In fact, I've enjoyed the experience of space between our initial exchanges. I've just finished the book of letters exchanged between Paul Auster and J. M. Coetzee and there are sometimes months separating them. Whilst I'm tempted to reply to your letter immediately, I'm going to try to take my time. Apologies in advance if my excitement gets the better of me.
Ah, not to worry at all. I'm always finding a certain solace aside from guilt in procrastinating. I have a ton of notes for different posts, but I hesitate to publish before they are “ripe”. Feel free to post anything, anytime. I enjoyed your fragment on Baldessari, by the way. Although I'm not tempted to burn my “art”, I'm definitely thinking a lot before starting/completing a project along the lines of “I will not make any more boring art”. Afraid it's easier said than done (for me at least haha).
Ce minunatii!
Frumusețea uneori doare.
Crina, there is too much to say. You always give me pause to think and reflect. Thank you for that. Regarding the dilemma about the workspace, this dilemma is real. I cannot tell you how many times mine has been arranged and rearranged and the more effort, the less efficient! Also, these images of Cadequés are outstanding!! I love the colors and your composition and framing. Bravo! "A photograph is a meeting place where the interests of the photographer, the photographed, the viewer and those who are using the photograph are often contradictory." John and I are in agreement. I wrote a piece on this earlier this year, though I can't find it readily. It's a fascinating statement.
Thank you, Juliette, as silly as it may seem, your comments always make me feel better about my photography and also try to do better next time. And yes, Berger was absolutely brilliant.
Dear Crina, how wonderful to receive your letter today. I have been transported to the Costa Brava, walking in your footsteps. I must say that I envy you your offices, photos studio and beautiful desk. I dream of having my own workspace, although I'm so used to doing everything with my laptop that I rarely write anything by hand. Until recently I had an office at school but I am now sharing a large space with colleagues. I have a desk and most of my books are in boxes in my classroom. Maybe one day I'll have enough space at home to put them back on shelves. Thank you for taking the time to write this fascinating letter and for your evocative pictures. Almost as good as going on holiday! I've never visited Cadequés or Portlligat and I confess to not much liking the fascist sympathising Dali (or Avida Dollars, as Breton called him). But such beautiful light and intriguing shapes. Thanks for your experiența spațiului. Pe curând. J
Thanks, Jon. I'm glad you enjoyed the photos; I'm a bit behind with everything, as usual, returning from a holiday comes with the pain of dealing with all sorts of backlogs. Make no mistake, I'm not a big fan of Avida Dollars (yes, I knew this nickname), but without him, I might have missed this wonderful gem of Catalunya. You win some, you lose some. I'll try to put together a bit of France soon-ish.
As for my desk, yes, it's nice and comfortable, I wish I were more productive, but it is what it is.
Ah, the neoliberal productivity paradox. I can spend a lot of time and energy producing nothing of much value. I think that's why I like thinking of photography as a hobby and enjoy being an amateur. I really hope I haven't contributed to your anxiety. I really appreciate this collaboration but I don't want there to be any pressure attached. In fact, I've enjoyed the experience of space between our initial exchanges. I've just finished the book of letters exchanged between Paul Auster and J. M. Coetzee and there are sometimes months separating them. Whilst I'm tempted to reply to your letter immediately, I'm going to try to take my time. Apologies in advance if my excitement gets the better of me.
Ah, not to worry at all. I'm always finding a certain solace aside from guilt in procrastinating. I have a ton of notes for different posts, but I hesitate to publish before they are “ripe”. Feel free to post anything, anytime. I enjoyed your fragment on Baldessari, by the way. Although I'm not tempted to burn my “art”, I'm definitely thinking a lot before starting/completing a project along the lines of “I will not make any more boring art”. Afraid it's easier said than done (for me at least haha).
"...unul dintre acele locuri unde ți-e greu să îți imaginezi că se trăiește și se moare". Ce frumos ai spus!
M-ai aruncat direct in amintiri, in oraselul croat Pučišća de pe insula Brač, de care nu a auzit nimeni. Nici macar timpul.
Într-adevăr, e plin de locuri uitate de timp pe Mediterana; nostalgia e a patra dimensiune.