Category: Interviews
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My journey to discovering the work of Roberto Badin began, as many profound discoveries do, in a deep rabbit hole of local history. As someone who’s always been fascinated by Aberdeen’s past and the quiet narratives etched into its streets, I found myself tracing the origins of a famous Scottish whiskey, Chivas Regal, which began…
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I was given the opportunity to talk with Dana Stirling, a photographer whose work I’ve been following closely. As you may recall, I was deeply moved by her book, Why Am I Sad? a piece that arrived at a time when I was grappling with my own photographic explorations into the unspoken corners of human…
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From the very first time I delved into the powerful, unflinching world of Joseph-Philippe Bevillard’s book, Mincéirs, a visceral experience that challenged and reshaped my own feelings, I felt a path open to a new, breathtaking body of work. As I poured over the pages, my own research led me to the work of Manuela…
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From the moment I first clapped eyes on the rat skull logo of Powell Peralta, all the way back in the late 80s when skateboarding felt like a secret society, I’ve had a fleeting, almost unconscious relationship with fashion. It was a world of oversized t-shirts from Street Threads in Aberdeen, baggy jeans, and skate…
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Sirkka-Liisa Konttinen’s journey is like a quiet storm, sweeping in from Finland, settling in Britain’s Northeast, and leaving behind images that hum with life. Born in 1948 in Myllykoski, a tiny blip on the Finnish map, she caught the photography bug early. It started when she was 12, thanks to her auntie Oili’s snapshots of…
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Matt Solie, better known online as @ayitsphotography, has taken the world of photography by storm, transforming what started as a lockdown escape into a full-blown creative career. Hailing from Vancouver, Solie first picked up a camera in late 2020 during the monotony of the COVID-19 pandemic, but in just a few short years, he’s skyrocketed…
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Finn Curry’s photography captures the quiet, introspective beauty of the natural world with a style that feels both tranquil and deeply emotive. Based in East Sussex, Finn has built a reputation for crafting landscapes that linger in the mind, delicate yet powerful, understated yet rich with meaning. While much of his work draws from the…
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I’ll never forget the moment I first stumbled across Moses Aurelius’ Instagram, a Blade Runner-inspired image leapt off my feed, radiating atmosphere, colour, and a story that gripped me instantly. As someone who’s always been drawn to cinematic imagery, I was hooked. What I didn’t realise then was that Moses, based in Sydney, Australia, isn’t…
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I have had the chance to chat with Monika Chabicovsky who is an extraordinary artist whose work blurs the boundaries between reality and fiction, drawing us into an intimate exploration of identity through the art of self-portraiture. Born in Austria and raised amidst a rich tapestry of global cultures—from Japan to Russia, Monika’s international upbringing…
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Viewfinder Chronicles Interviews Scottish Filmmaker and Clear Focus Movies’ Founder David Ryan Keith
Behind nearly every great filmmaker lies a story of perseverance, creativity, and an unrelenting passion for the craft. In the competitive world of independent cinema, some visionaries rise by skillfully navigating the delicate balance between artistry and practicality. These are the storytellers who turn obstacles into opportunities and transform limited resources into captivating on-screen experiences.