by Aliki Smith

This series was inspired by the work of Frank Lassak. In approaching this challenge, I have attempted to integrate a few significant things from Frank's work: conceptual, narrative and cinema. In viewing Frank's imagery to prepare, I was influenced by his conceptual makings, narrative approach and cinematic style. I was both excited and nervous about this challenge as I saw it as an opportunity to move outside my comfort zone and to continue pushing some boundaries in my own work. Initially, I felt dazed by the idea "but how will my work be good enough to reflect something of Frank's work?!", but I pushed past these thoughts and created. And in creating, a narrative emerged. 

Dissolve to Awaken

“Only to the extent that we expose ourselves over and over to annihilation can that which is indestructible in us be found.” 

― Pema Chödrön

Dissolve

Mamiya RZ67 Pro II, Fujifilm Neopan 100 Acros, Self developed in D76

Situate

Mamiya RZ67 Pro II, Fujifilm Neopan 100 Acros, Self developed in D76

Annihilate

Mamiya RZ67 Pro II, Fujifilm Neopan 100 Acros, Self developed in D76

Resolve

Mamiya RZ67 Pro II, Fujifilm Neopan 100 Acros, Self developed in D76

Awaken

Mamiya RZ67 Pro II, Rollei RPX 100, Self developed in D76

Thank you to Frank Lassak for engaging with me in this Film Shooters Challenge. And thank you to the Film Shooters Collective for enabling me to participate in the challenge. Grateful.