Into the Light: Analog Photography Now

About

Exploring our relationships with the past, Into the Light: Analog Photography Now considers how analog procedures and experimentations inform our digital, networked existence and continue to push photographic practice forward.

The heated discussions about the impact of AI on photographic technology, practice and copyright highlight the growing resurgence of analog photography during the past decade: Photography brands, once on the brink of bankruptcy were able to turn a new leaf.  New models of film cameras are rolling into the market, and a generation born into the online universe cannot wait to get to the darkroom. What captivates us in the singular photographic image? Can we consider contemporary questions about manipulation in the context of analog photo-making? What can analog photography teach us about the future and past of photography? 

Juror

Marisa Caichilo, PhD, of Building Bridges International Art Foundation, Artist, Curator and Art Historian.

Marisa Caichiolo is an artist and curator who studied art history and curatorial studies, she holds a PhD in art history and psychology.

Her research focuses primarily on the impact on social and political changes in society. She focuses on cultural exchanges researching cultural production fluctuating between theory and practice.

Her curatorial projects have been shown internationally, including MUSA Museum of Arts of the University of Guadalajara (Mexico); Kirchner Cultural Center, Buenos Aires, (Argentina); DOX Center for Contemporary Arts, Prague (Czech Republic); Frost Science Museum, Miami (USA); PVAC Palos Verdes Art Center, Palos Verdes (California); Building Bridges Art Foundation,Los Angeles (California); KATARA Cultural Center, Doha (Qatar); Sharjah Museum of Contemporary Art, Dubai (United Arab Emirates); Anaheim Muzeo Museum and Cultural Center, Anaheim (California); Telefónica Art Foundation, Santiago (Chile); among others.

She is the founder of Building Bridges International Art Foundation an international non-profit organization based in Santa Monica, Los Angeles County. The foundation is conceived to be a platform for critical thinking, and researching; local and international programs in LosAngeles; art residencies; and education programs among others.

She was part of the curatorial team for several international biennials, such as the Casablanca Biennale, Morocco; Sharjah Biennale, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates; Biennial of the Americas, Denver, Colorado; among others. She is also an active board member for Bugatti Foundation, Italy; Now Art LA, Los Angeles; and the Advisory Board of the DAP Program at The Broad, Los Angeles.

Juror's Statement

This exhibition invites viewers to explore the interplay between light, nostalgia, and change through the unique perspective offered by analog photography.

Since ancient times, humanity has regarded light as a mystery, seeking to unravel its mysteries through mythology, science, art, and faith. Analog photography reveals the mystery, allowing us to capture the essence of a moment in time by drawing and writing with light. In a world where digital images are ubiquitous and ephemeral, the resurgence of film photography is presented as an act of rebellion, reminding us that light is essential for creating enduring images that evoke lasting emotions.

Just as light can alter the contents of any visual field, analog photography invites us to ponder the impact of light on our sensations and our perception of change.

In this exhibition, each photograph is a unique expression of how light and nostalgia intertwine, challenging viewers to contemplate ephemeral beauty and permanence in a constantly changing world.

-Marisa Caichiolo